1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E465 ANM
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 161,038 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E465 ANM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 161,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E465 ANM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E465 ANM) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
E465 ANM Mileage History
- 22/04/2022160,364 mi
- 26/09/2024161,055 mi+691 mi
- 30/04/2026161,038 mi-17 mi
Average of roughly 168 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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