1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · E242 FMO
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 139,513 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E242 FMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 139,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E242 FMO Mileage History
- 12/06/2023134,482 mi
- 25/06/2024135,669 mi+1,187 mi
- 17/06/2025136,911 mi+1,242 mi
- 24/06/2025136,922 mi+11 mi
- 08/06/2026139,513 mi+2,591 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E242 FMO 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 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E242 FMO) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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