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1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E217 DCH

E217 DCH

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26/04/1988. Recorded mileage 86,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1915cc

E217 DCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 86,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E217 DCH Mileage History

  1. 02/08/202284,115 mi
  2. 01/08/202384,789 mi+674 mi
  3. 30/07/202485,397 mi+608 mi
  4. 30/07/202485,415 mi+18 mi
  5. 31/07/202586,203 mi+788 mi

Average of roughly 697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E217 DCH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E217 DCH) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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