1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E585 EAL
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11 May 1988. Recorded mileage 98,299 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E585 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 98,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E585 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 (E585 EAL) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 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 (17 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
E585 EAL Mileage History
- 27/06/202297,798 mi
- 13/07/202297,799 mi+1 mi
- 04/07/202398,217 mi+418 mi
- 07/07/202398,233 mi+16 mi
- 02/07/202498,299 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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