1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · D13 MAJ
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 143,913 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D13 MAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2024
- 143,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D13 MAJ 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 (D13 MAJ) between February 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
D13 MAJ Mileage History
- 26/02/2022143,867 mi
- 19/03/2022143,896 mi+29 mi
- 25/02/2023143,909 mi+13 mi
- 14/09/2024143,913 mi+4 mi
- 14/09/2024143,913 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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