1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · E990 ENU
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 1988. Recorded mileage 124,537 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E990 ENU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 124,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E990 ENU 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 (E990 ENU) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Brake drum back plate insecure rusted out (1.1.14 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure rusted out (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
E990 ENU Mileage History
- 04/07/2023123,627 mi
- 19/07/2024124,182 mi+555 mi
- 22/07/2024124,208 mi+26 mi
- 29/07/2025124,514 mi+306 mi
- 12/08/2025124,537 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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