1990 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · H503 FJM
1990 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 344,522 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 344,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H503 FJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 344,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H503 FJM 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 (H503 FJM) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
H503 FJM Mileage History
- 16/06/2023344,142 mi
- 30/06/2023344,142 mi
- 17/06/2024344,154 mi+12 mi
- 08/07/2025344,522 mi+368 mi
- 17/07/2025344,522 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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