1984 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B438 OLJ
1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1984. Recorded mileage 64,771 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 1915cc
B438 OLJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 64,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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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B438 OLJ Mileage History
- 08/02/202264,686 mi
- 12/02/202264,686 mi
- 21/03/202364,747 mi+61 mi
- 11/05/202364,771 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B438 OLJ 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 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (B438 OLJ) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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