1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A31 EPB
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 27,897 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A31 EPB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 27,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A31 EPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (A31 EPB) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
A31 EPB Mileage History
- 15/08/202227,049 mi
- 08/08/202327,897 mi+848 mi
- 10/08/202327,897 mi
Average of roughly 860 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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