1994 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · L816 BKJ
1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 164,447 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L816 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 164,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L816 BKJ 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 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (L816 BKJ) between September 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
L816 BKJ Mileage History
- 30/09/2025164,410 mi
- 14/10/2025164,417 mi+7 mi
- 22/10/2025164,424 mi+7 mi
- 13/11/2025164,444 mi+20 mi
- 20/11/2025164,447 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 264 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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