1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F901 BYA
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1988. Recorded mileage 123,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,728 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
F901 BYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 123,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F901 BYA Mileage History
- 28/10/2021121,435 mi
- 29/10/2021121,435 mi
- 08/11/2022122,645 mi+1,210 mi
- 10/11/2023123,717 mi+1,072 mi
- 08/07/2024123,728 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F901 BYA 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 (F901 BYA) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 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: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be ad”.
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