1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A831 KEX
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 26,427 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A831 KEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 26,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A831 KEX 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 (A831 KEX) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested low brake pedal / excessive traval (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”.
A831 KEX Mileage History
- 24/03/202326,547 mi
- 20/03/202426,407 mi-140 mi
- 20/03/202526,427 mi+20 mi
- 09/01/202626,427 mi
- 13/05/202626,427 mi
Average of roughly -38 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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