1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B962 BMK
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 36,480 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B962 BMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 36,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B962 BMK 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 (B962 BMK) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear bench (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
B962 BMK Mileage History
- 14/08/202333,693 mi
- 07/08/202435,632 mi+1,939 mi
- 07/08/202435,632 mi
- 22/07/202536,479 mi+847 mi
- 24/07/202536,480 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,434 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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