1980 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · HPR 42V
1980 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1980. Recorded mileage 24,939 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HPR 42V Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2022
- 24,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HPR 42V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volkswagen Caravelle (HPR 42V) between April 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HPR 42V Mileage History
- 26/04/20068,969 mi
- 10/05/20068,969 mi
- 01/05/20078,969 mi
- 23/05/20078,968 mi-1 mi
- 16/05/20084,869 mi-4,099 mi
- 11/05/200962,051 mi+57,182 mi
- 13/05/2009106,215 mi+44,164 mi
- 17/05/20106,902 mi-99,313 mi
- 27/05/201069,076 mi+62,174 mi
- 12/05/20118,840 mi-60,236 mi
- 15/05/201212,111 mi+3,271 mi
- 15/05/201315,796 mi+3,685 mi
- 11/05/201418,423 mi+2,627 mi
- 11/05/201520,958 mi+2,535 mi
- 05/05/201622,942 mi+1,984 mi
- 07/06/201723,406 mi+464 mi
- 09/06/201823,673 mi+267 mi
- 18/08/202224,939 mi+1,266 mi
Average of roughly 979 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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