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1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A185 LWW

A185 LWW

1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09/09/1983. Recorded mileage 44,954 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/04/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1915cc

A185 LWW Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
  • 44,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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A185 LWW Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202142,791 mi
  2. 10/11/202142,808 mi+17 mi
  3. 20/10/202244,946 mi+2,138 mi
  4. 06/04/202344,954 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 1,480 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A185 LWW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A185 LWW) between October 2021 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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