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DAL 24E

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

192,399 mi
Last recorded192,399 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle151,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 24E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 192,399 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 185,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside undersill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 185,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside undersill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 177,953 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 177,825 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 170,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 167,841 miles

Nearside Front slight play at inner steering arm

Fail 3 May 2022 167,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play at inner steering arm

Nearside floor corroded near sliding door roller guide

Pass 18 May 2021 163,515 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 163,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat row , buckle not tightening the strap (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 161,537 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 161,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn on inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205 65 15

Pass 22 May 2019 156,071 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 156,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs corroded

unable to check wipers due to washers not working

Pass 17 May 2018 149,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 149,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section behind catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,767 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 141,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 134,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 134,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,467 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

inter cooler mounts broken

slight side play detected at both front wheels

steering rack mountings deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 111,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 104,570 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 104,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,117 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 99,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,598 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 82,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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DAL 24E is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 151,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAL 24E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DAL 24E registered?

DAL 24E is a 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DAL 24E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAL 24E shows 37 tests with a 54.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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