1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B394 USR
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/03/1985. Recorded mileage 87,788 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
B394 USR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2025
- 87,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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B394 USR Mileage History
- 01/07/202282,860 mi
- 09/08/202282,863 mi+3 mi
- 22/10/202587,788 mi+4,925 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B394 USR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B394 USR) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). 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: “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Comple”; “Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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