1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B331 FRP
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1983. Recorded mileage 195,932 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B331 FRP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
- 195,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B331 FRP 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 (B331 FRP) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B331 FRP Mileage History
- 23/05/2022190,654 mi
- 24/05/2023195,906 mi+5,252 mi
- 30/05/2023195,932 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,184 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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