1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A304 RBD
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 15,544 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
A304 RBD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 15,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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A304 RBD Mileage History
- 04/10/202115,544 mi
- 05/10/202115,544 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A304 RBD MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A304 RBD) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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