1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · B984 MPF
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 35,078 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B984 MPF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 35,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B984 MPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (B984 MPF) between November 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be advers”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
B984 MPF Mileage History
- 14/11/202535,077 mi
- 10/12/202535,078 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 2 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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