1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E303 EPN
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 123,069 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
E303 EPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 123,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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E303 EPN Mileage History
- 13/06/2022121,586 mi
- 15/06/2022121,587 mi+1 mi
- 15/06/2023122,470 mi+883 mi
- 25/04/2024122,788 mi+318 mi
- 15/05/2025123,069 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E303 EPN 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 (E303 EPN) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front under spare (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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