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1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.6L Diesel · F542 FTV

F542 FTV

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1988. Recorded mileage 273,238 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
1588cc

F542 FTV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
  • 273,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F542 FTV Mileage History

  1. 28/05/2022266,523 mi
  2. 03/06/2023269,358 mi+2,835 mi
  3. 24/07/2024271,383 mi+2,025 mi
  4. 19/09/2025273,238 mi+1,855 mi

Average of roughly 2,027 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F542 FTV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F542 FTV) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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