1983 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · RYT 262Y
1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/03/1983. Recorded mileage 368,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 368,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1968cc
RYT 262Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 368,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RYT 262Y Mileage History
- 22/06/2022367,750 mi
- 13/06/2023367,750 mi
- 13/07/2023367,753 mi+3 mi
- 29/08/2024368,133 mi+380 mi
- 03/09/2024368,138 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RYT 262Y 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 1983 Volkswagen Caravelle (RYT 262Y) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 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 (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cl”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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