1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C150 ADB
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 72,927 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
C150 ADB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 72,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C150 ADB Mileage History
- 09/03/202268,668 mi
- 17/03/202268,668 mi
- 14/04/202370,951 mi+2,283 mi
- 21/03/202471,531 mi+580 mi
- 21/05/202572,927 mi+1,396 mi
Average of roughly 1,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C150 ADB 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 (C150 ADB) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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