1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A771 BRR
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 18,841 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1915cc
A771 BRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 18,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A771 BRR Mileage History
- 28/10/202298,222 mi
- 20/10/2023104,542 mi+6,320 mi
- 04/11/202410,370 mi-94,172 mi
- 10/11/202518,841 mi+8,471 mi
- 12/11/202518,841 mi
Average of roughly -26,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A771 BRR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A771 BRR) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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