Official DVLA Record

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B740 JPG

B740 JPG

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/05/1985. Recorded mileage 63,859 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1985 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 06/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
63,859 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1915cc

B740 JPG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
  • 63,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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B740 JPG Mileage History

  1. 04/08/202261,638 mi
  2. 07/08/202362,895 mi+1,257 mi
  3. 29/07/202463,494 mi+599 mi
  4. 29/07/202463,494 mi
  5. 22/07/202563,859 mi+365 mi

Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B740 JPG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B740 JPG) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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