1985 Volkswagen Caravell 1.9L Petrol · B854 BHJ
1985 Volkswagen Caravell (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 38,087 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B854 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 38,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B854 BHJ 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 Caravell (B854 BHJ) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
B854 BHJ Mileage History
- 16/07/202436,570 mi
- 26/07/202436,587 mi+17 mi
- 29/07/202538,038 mi+1,451 mi
- 22/08/202538,066 mi+28 mi
- 26/08/202538,087 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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