1987 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · E422 GST
1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 106,548 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E422 GST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 106,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E422 GST Mileage History
- 24/08/202399,976 mi
- 18/02/2025105,073 mi+5,097 mi
- 23/09/2025105,136 mi+63 mi
- 09/09/2026106,548 mi+1,412 mi
- 09/09/2026106,548 mi
Average of roughly 2,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E422 GST 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 1987 Volkswagen Caravelle (E422 GST) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front of rear wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear of wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Rear of wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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