1985 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · C702 ABX
1985 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 11,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,730 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
C702 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 11,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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C702 ABX Mileage History
- 27/06/202310,950 mi
- 17/06/202411,463 mi+513 mi
- 17/06/202411,463 mi
- 09/06/202511,730 mi+267 mi
- 10/06/202511,730 mi
Average of roughly 399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C702 ABX 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 (C702 ABX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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