1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C288 SFH
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 89,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,650 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
C288 SFH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 89,650 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: 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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C288 SFH Mileage History
- 14/09/202280,982 mi
- 12/10/202383,855 mi+2,873 mi
- 01/02/202484,030 mi+175 mi
- 07/03/202589,650 mi+5,620 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C288 SFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (C288 SFH) between September 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 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), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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