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1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 1.8L Petrol · GEL 656Y

GEL 656Y

1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 295,786 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/11/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1800cc

GEL 656Y Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
  • 295,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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GEL 656Y Mileage History

  1. 14/09/2021293,425 mi
  2. 17/11/2021293,461 mi+36 mi
  3. 22/11/2022295,786 mi+2,325 mi
  4. 22/11/2022295,786 mi

Average of roughly 1,986 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

GEL 656Y MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (GEL 656Y) between September 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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