1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B264 SJT
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12/02/1985. Recorded mileage 99,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
B264 SJT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 99,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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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B264 SJT Mileage History
- 10/09/202294,259 mi
- 02/10/202394,507 mi+248 mi
- 04/10/202499,568 mi+5,061 mi
- 07/10/202499,568 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B264 SJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B264 SJT) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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