1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A101 DPF
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 7,020 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1915cc
A101 DPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 7,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 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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A101 DPF Mileage History
- 26/11/20212,616 mi
- 03/12/20212,616 mi
- 12/12/20224,370 mi+1,754 mi
- 06/12/20237,009 mi+2,639 mi
- 24/01/20247,020 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A101 DPF MOT History
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 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A101 DPF) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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