1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E526 EAL
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 72,940 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E526 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 72,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E526 EAL Mileage History
- 31/07/202468,668 mi
- 02/08/202468,865 mi+197 mi
- 28/08/202570,692 mi+1,827 mi
- 25/08/202672,940 mi+2,248 mi
- 04/09/202672,940 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E526 EAL 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 (E526 EAL) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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