1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · E730 WYA
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1988. Recorded mileage 209,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E730 WYA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2016
- 209,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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E730 WYA Mileage History
- 27/07/2005178,912 mi
- 27/07/2006180,814 mi+1,902 mi
- 07/09/2007187,799 mi+6,985 mi
- 08/05/2009187,813 mi+14 mi
- 12/07/2010187,825 mi+12 mi
- 30/07/2010187,825 mi
- 12/08/2011189,083 mi+1,258 mi
- 13/11/2014189,568 mi+485 mi
- 13/11/2014189,568 mi
- 03/11/2015199,667 mi+10,099 mi
- 10/11/2016209,094 mi+9,427 mi
Average of roughly 2,673 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E730 WYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E730 WYA) between July 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2016 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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