1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B550 CCK
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 82,898 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B550 CCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 82,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B550 CCK Mileage History
- 27/04/202381,343 mi
- 23/04/202482,392 mi+1,049 mi
- 26/04/202482,399 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/202582,587 mi+188 mi
- 27/04/202682,898 mi+311 mi
Average of roughly 518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B550 CCK 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 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B550 CCK) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 ”.
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