1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.1L Petrol · F110 KGY
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 179,787 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F110 KGY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 179,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F110 KGY Mileage History
- 20/11/200691,154 mi
- 15/11/2007138,008 mi+46,854 mi
- 14/11/2008140,449 mi+2,441 mi
- 11/12/2008140,534 mi+85 mi
- 19/12/2008140,534 mi
- 19/01/2010145,231 mi+4,697 mi
- 18/01/2011148,784 mi+3,553 mi
- 28/01/2011148,864 mi+80 mi
- 16/01/2012151,467 mi+2,603 mi
- 07/02/2012151,528 mi+61 mi
- 28/01/2013154,236 mi+2,708 mi
- 01/02/2013154,251 mi+15 mi
- 23/01/2014156,062 mi+1,811 mi
- 21/07/2015162,177 mi+6,115 mi
- 01/08/2015162,177 mi
- 06/10/2016162,367 mi+190 mi
- 11/12/2017164,916 mi+2,549 mi
- 19/12/2018166,216 mi+1,300 mi
- 10/12/2019167,714 mi+1,498 mi
- 13/12/2019167,715 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2021168,036 mi+321 mi
- 15/02/2021168,041 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/2022171,309 mi+3,268 mi
- 23/02/2023173,737 mi+2,428 mi
- 24/02/2023173,740 mi+3 mi
- 22/02/2024176,045 mi+2,305 mi
- 22/02/2024176,046 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2025178,799 mi+2,753 mi
- 19/02/2026179,786 mi+987 mi
- 20/02/2026179,787 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,604 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
F110 KGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F110 KGY) between November 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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