1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · C678 VMX
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03/12/1985. Recorded mileage 402,222 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 402,222 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1570cc
C678 VMX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 402,222 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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C678 VMX Odometer History
- 25/09/2008310,387 km
- 25/09/2008310,387 mi
- 16/10/2009320,692 mi+10,305 mi
- 14/11/2009320,706 mi+14 mi
- 09/11/2010331,594 mi+10,888 mi
- 09/11/2010331,594 mi
- 14/11/2011346,776 mi+15,182 mi
- 08/11/2012361,832 km
- 12/11/2013369,452 mi
- 07/11/2014375,031 km
- 14/01/2016382,565 mi
- 16/12/2016389,115 km
- 19/04/2018394,423 km+5,308 km
- 04/04/2019398,173 km+3,750 km
- 04/04/2019398,173 km
- 13/10/2020398,200 km+27 km
- 02/03/2023400,322 km+2,122 km
- 23/02/2024402,199 km+1,877 km
- 16/05/2025402,222 km+23 km
Average of roughly 5,520 km per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
C678 VMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (C678 VMX) between September 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
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