1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · A968 ORV
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 132,593 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2023. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A968 ORV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2022
- 132,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A968 ORV 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 (A968 ORV) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2022 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
A968 ORV Mileage History
- 04/04/2022132,575 mi
- 13/05/2022132,593 mi+18 mi
- 24/05/2022132,593 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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