1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0L Petrol · E472 UCL
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/05/1988. Recorded mileage 113,769 miles. MOT valid until 09/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1968cc
E472 UCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 113,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E472 UCL Mileage History
- 14/10/2022107,083 mi
- 09/11/2023108,119 mi+1,036 mi
- 10/11/2023108,125 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/2024111,232 mi+3,107 mi
- 09/12/2025113,769 mi+2,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E472 UCL 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 (E472 UCL) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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