1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.1L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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E893 YRJ Mileage History
- 29/06/200679,528 mi
- 25/06/200781,585 mi+2,057 mi
- 10/06/200882,717 mi+1,132 mi
- 17/07/200984,570 mi+1,853 mi
- 19/07/201092,567 mi+7,997 mi
- 20/07/201092,567 mi
- 06/09/2011107,979 mi+15,412 mi
- 19/09/2012119,921 mi+11,942 mi
- 02/10/2012119,936 mi+15 mi
- 30/09/2013127,530 mi+7,594 mi
- 02/10/2013127,572 mi+42 mi
- 15/10/2014135,029 mi+7,457 mi
- 12/11/2014135,040 mi+11 mi
- 11/11/2015145,116 mi+10,076 mi
- 18/11/2015145,163 mi+47 mi
- 22/04/2016147,446 mi+2,283 mi
- 26/04/2016147,447 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/2017151,371 mi+3,924 mi
- 02/05/2018153,913 mi+2,542 mi
- 05/02/2019154,795 mi+882 mi
- 24/02/2020157,677 mi+2,882 mi
- 16/02/2021158,730 mi+1,053 mi
- 14/02/2022159,889 mi+1,159 mi
- 14/02/2023160,941 mi+1,052 mi
- 13/02/2024161,924 mi+983 mi
- 20/02/2025162,352 mi+428 mi
- 05/03/2026162,928 mi+576 mi
Average of roughly 4,237 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
E893 YRJ MOT History
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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