1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B657 HJH
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 94,619 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B657 HJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 94,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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B657 HJH Mileage History
- 10/12/202493,016 mi
- 28/01/202593,038 mi+22 mi
- 28/01/202593,038 mi
- 06/01/202694,619 mi+1,581 mi
- 12/01/202694,619 mi
Average of roughly 1,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B657 HJH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B657 HJH) between December 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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