1993 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · L185 EJB
1993 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 178,511 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L185 EJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 178,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L185 EJB 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 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle (L185 EJB) between June 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
L185 EJB Mileage History
- 05/06/2025178,511 mi
- 04/07/2025178,511 mi
- 27/08/2026178,511 mi
- 10/09/2026178,511 mi
- 21/09/2026178,511 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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