1990 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · G981 BDP
1990 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 175,899 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G981 BDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 175,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G981 BDP 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 1990 Volkswagen Caravelle (G981 BDP) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
G981 BDP Mileage History
- 22/09/2023173,990 mi
- 08/08/2024174,833 mi+843 mi
- 19/08/2024174,978 mi+145 mi
- 05/10/2025175,898 mi+920 mi
- 10/11/2025175,899 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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