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1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.1L Petrol · E893 YRJ

E893 YRJ

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.1L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1988. Recorded mileage 162,928 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
162,928 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/03/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
2109cc

E893 YRJ Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
  • 162,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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E893 YRJ Mileage History

  1. 29/06/200679,528 mi
  2. 25/06/200781,585 mi+2,057 mi
  3. 10/06/200882,717 mi+1,132 mi
  4. 17/07/200984,570 mi+1,853 mi
  5. 19/07/201092,567 mi+7,997 mi
  6. 20/07/201092,567 mi
  7. 06/09/2011107,979 mi+15,412 mi
  8. 19/09/2012119,921 mi+11,942 mi
  9. 02/10/2012119,936 mi+15 mi
  10. 30/09/2013127,530 mi+7,594 mi
  11. 02/10/2013127,572 mi+42 mi
  12. 15/10/2014135,029 mi+7,457 mi
  13. 12/11/2014135,040 mi+11 mi
  14. 11/11/2015145,116 mi+10,076 mi
  15. 18/11/2015145,163 mi+47 mi
  16. 22/04/2016147,446 mi+2,283 mi
  17. 26/04/2016147,447 mi+1 mi
  18. 12/04/2017151,371 mi+3,924 mi
  19. 02/05/2018153,913 mi+2,542 mi
  20. 05/02/2019154,795 mi+882 mi
  21. 24/02/2020157,677 mi+2,882 mi
  22. 16/02/2021158,730 mi+1,053 mi
  23. 14/02/2022159,889 mi+1,159 mi
  24. 14/02/2023160,941 mi+1,052 mi
  25. 13/02/2024161,924 mi+983 mi
  26. 20/02/2025162,352 mi+428 mi
  27. 05/03/2026162,928 mi+576 mi

Average of roughly 4,237 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

E893 YRJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 19:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (E893 YRJ) between June 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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