Not Sold (Est: £5,500 - £6,500)
1999 Volkswagen T4 Caravelle 2.5 TDi SWB Finished in blue with grey interior and the rare automatic transmission
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 285
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Volkswagen T4 Caravelle, finished in blue with a grey interior, features a 2.5 TDi engine and a rare automatic transmission. With 176,598 miles and MOT until June 2026, it presents a practical MPV, though it has limited service history due to a lost service book.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in generally good order for its age and mileage, but with a couple of minor rust patches. The interior is presentable, but the service history is limited. This indicates moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WV2ZZZ70ZYH00591
Chassis No:
Odometer:
176,598 miles
T486WMA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
We are delighted to offer this 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle, finished in Blue with a grey cloth interior, representing a practical and increasingly sought after example of Volkswagen’s versatile transporter based MPV.
Powered by the 2.5 TDi engine and paired with the rare automatic transmission, this short wheelbase Caravelle offers relaxed and comfortable motoring, with the automatic gearbox being a particularly desirable feature on these models.
The VW has covered approximately 176,598 miles and is supplied with an MOT valid until 4th June 2026.
It has had four former keepers, and is accompanied by a Volkswagen book pack and vehicle wallet.
However, the original service book was reportedly lost while the vehicle was stored at a garage that subsequently went bankrupt.
As a result, service history is limited to the most recent MOT documentation and an invoice relating to labour carried out at that time.
The bodywork is described as in generally good order for its age and mileage, wi...
Points of note
£7,668
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£7,668
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,668
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
176,598 miles
Registration Date
1999-06-24
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 05 2025 with 176,598 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi in Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On May 28 2025 with 176,598 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi in Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 25 2023 with 174,574 miles
Passed
On Aug 17 2022 with 170,435 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts
Failed
On Aug 10 2022 with 170,431 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts
Passed
On Jul 28 2021 with 163,585 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Aug 14 2020 with 158,732 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On May 25 2019 with 152,710 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corvered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 24 2019 with 152,704 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corvered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- nearside rear handbrake weak
Passed
On May 23 2018 with 143,826 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 23 2017 with 135,164 miles
Failed
On May 23 2017 with 135,164 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On May 16 2016 with 125,576 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 15 2015 with 114,696 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On May 16 2014 with 105,248 miles
Failed
On May 16 2014 with 105,248 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Passed
On May 10 2013 with 96,239 miles
Failed
On May 10 2013 with 96,239 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Failed
On May 24 2012 with 90,653 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On May 24 2012 with 90,653 miles
Passed
On May 10 2011 with 86,182 miles
Passed
On May 24 2010 with 80,498 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 25 2009 with 74,433 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- o/s/f abs ring cracked
Passed
On Jun 09 2008 with 67,595 miles
Passed
On Jun 19 2007 with 62,007 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- All brake discs slightly worn.
- Cut on inner wall of o/s/f tyre.
Passed
On Apr 08 2006 with 53,956 miles
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