1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · E227 HGU
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 225,273 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN caravelle
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1570cc
E227 HGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 225,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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E227 HGU Mileage History
- 13/09/2022210,153 mi
- 01/07/2024210,780 mi+627 mi
- 04/06/2025214,999 mi+4,219 mi
- 10/07/2026225,273 mi+10,274 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E227 HGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E227 HGU) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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