1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C102 LNV
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 64,993 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,993 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
C102 LNV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2021
- 64,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C102 LNV Mileage History
- 18/10/200649,657 mi
- 18/10/200649,657 mi
- 08/10/200751,199 mi+1,542 mi
- 09/10/200751,599 mi+400 mi
- 13/10/200852,621 mi+1,022 mi
- 13/10/200852,621 mi
- 22/10/200954,088 mi+1,467 mi
- 23/10/200954,088 mi
- 23/10/201055,244 mi+1,156 mi
- 24/11/2010552,498 mi+497,254 mi
- 24/11/201055,249 mi-497,249 mi
- 15/11/201156,772 mi+1,523 mi
- 15/11/201156,772 mi
- 20/11/201257,969 mi+1,197 mi
- 22/11/201257,969 mi
- 29/11/201361,480 mi+3,511 mi
- 03/12/201361,480 mi
- 18/12/201462,241 mi+761 mi
- 03/01/201562,243 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/201562,965 mi+722 mi
- 18/12/201562,932 mi-33 mi
- 20/02/201763,100 mi+168 mi
- 14/02/201863,361 mi+261 mi
- 28/02/201863,366 mi+5 mi
- 17/04/201963,386 mi+20 mi
- 02/05/201963,432 mi+46 mi
- 20/07/202164,992 mi+1,560 mi
- 30/07/202164,993 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,038 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C102 LNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (C102 LNV) between October 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Headlamp aim not tested affected by another light (4.1.2 (b))”; “Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected sinking to floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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