1984 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B956 VGS
1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 90,724 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B956 VGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 90,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B956 VGS 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 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (B956 VGS) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
B956 VGS Mileage History
- 06/09/202385,361 mi
- 08/10/202488,978 mi+3,617 mi
- 08/10/202488,984 mi+6 mi
- 06/10/202590,714 mi+1,730 mi
- 14/10/202590,724 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,548 miles per year across 5 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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