1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F116 KVS
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 177,801 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F116 KVS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 177,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F116 KVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F116 KVS) between December 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
F116 KVS Mileage History
- 02/12/200680,382 mi
- 01/12/200785,439 mi+5,057 mi
- 29/11/200890,188 mi+4,749 mi
- 10/11/200992,422 mi+2,234 mi
- 20/12/201095,762 mi+3,340 mi
- 19/12/201198,848 mi+3,086 mi
- 07/05/2013102,455 mi+3,607 mi
- 07/05/2013102,455 mi
- 07/02/2014104,527 mi+2,072 mi
- 27/03/2015107,317 mi+2,790 mi
- 17/05/2016108,093 mi+776 mi
- 06/06/2017108,470 mi+377 mi
- 09/06/2017108,480 mi+10 mi
- 02/11/2018109,170 mi+690 mi
- 03/03/2020109,618 mi+448 mi
- 26/02/2021109,936 mi+318 mi
- 01/03/2021109,936 mi
- 01/03/2022110,086 mi+150 mi
- 28/02/2023110,086 mi
- 01/03/2024177,558 mi+67,472 mi
- 16/04/2026177,801 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 5,029 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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