1986 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · D588 EHY
1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 272,748 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D588 EHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 272,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D588 EHY 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 1986 Volkswagen Caravelle (D588 EHY) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
D588 EHY Mileage History
- 17/07/2024270,818 mi
- 17/07/2024270,818 mi
- 02/06/2025272,507 mi+1,689 mi
- 20/05/2026272,746 mi+239 mi
- 02/06/2026272,748 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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