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1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C52 WEL

C52 WEL

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 97,096 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1915cc
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C52 WEL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
  • 97,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

C52 WEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (C52 WEL) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

C52 WEL Mileage History

  1. 02/11/202295,537 mi
  2. 09/10/202396,089 mi+552 mi
  3. 20/11/202497,030 mi+941 mi
  4. 19/11/202597,096 mi+66 mi

Average of roughly 512 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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