1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E263 ATT
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 102,312 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E263 ATT Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 102,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E263 ATT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E263 ATT) between May 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Brakes (46 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
E263 ATT Mileage History
- 23/05/200593,876 mi
- 01/06/200593,890 mi+14 mi
- 03/06/200593,914 mi+24 mi
- 03/06/200593,929 mi+15 mi
- 15/05/200694,585 mi+656 mi
- 07/06/200794,604 mi+19 mi
- 07/06/200794,604 mi
- 02/06/200895,481 mi+877 mi
- 11/06/200996,653 mi+1,172 mi
- 11/06/200996,653 mi
- 08/06/201096,926 mi+273 mi
- 08/06/201096,926 mi
- 04/06/201197,771 mi+845 mi
- 15/06/201298,719 mi+948 mi
- 14/06/201399,542 mi+823 mi
- 14/06/201399,542 mi
- 27/06/2014100,099 mi+557 mi
- 31/07/2015100,365 mi+266 mi
- 31/07/2015100,365 mi
- 09/09/2016100,536 mi+171 mi
- 09/09/2016100,536 mi
- 18/10/2017100,733 mi+197 mi
- 10/10/2018100,750 mi+17 mi
- 15/10/2018100,758 mi+8 mi
- 17/12/2019101,006 mi+248 mi
- 20/07/2021101,106 mi+100 mi
- 19/08/2021101,116 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/2022101,161 mi+45 mi
- 16/08/2023101,681 mi+520 mi
- 17/08/2024102,074 mi+393 mi
- 29/08/2025102,234 mi+160 mi
- 02/10/2026102,312 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 395 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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