1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A147 HVT
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1983. Recorded mileage 9,944 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,944 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
A147 HVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 9,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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A147 HVT Mileage History
- 30/04/2024412 mi
- 22/04/20254,320 mi+3,908 mi
- 25/04/20254,327 mi+7 mi
- 29/04/20269,939 mi+5,612 mi
- 07/05/20269,944 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A147 HVT 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 (A147 HVT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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