1972 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · BVM 131K
1972 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1972. Recorded mileage 102,550 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
BVM 131K Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2021
- 102,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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BVM 131K Mileage History
- 23/09/2021102,550 mi
- 30/09/2021102,550 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BVM 131K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Caravelle (BVM 131K) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2021 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: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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