1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D983 MOD
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 25,021 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D983 MOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 25,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D983 MOD 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 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (D983 MOD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
D983 MOD Mileage History
- 25/07/202313,112 mi
- 09/08/202418,413 mi+5,301 mi
- 16/08/202418,418 mi+5 mi
- 05/08/202523,161 mi+4,743 mi
- 13/08/202625,021 mi+1,860 mi
Average of roughly 3,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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