1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E403 FMY
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 143,341 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E403 FMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 143,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E403 FMY Mileage History
- 09/04/2024139,575 mi
- 20/05/2024139,588 mi+13 mi
- 07/05/2025140,867 mi+1,279 mi
- 07/08/2026143,341 mi+2,474 mi
- 07/08/2026143,341 mi
Average of roughly 1,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E403 FMY 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 (E403 FMY) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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