1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F233 YPW
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1988. Recorded mileage 133,689 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
F233 YPW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 133,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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F233 YPW Mileage History
- 16/02/200682,249 mi
- 14/02/200790,286 mi+8,037 mi
- 20/02/200895,429 mi+5,143 mi
- 24/02/2009102,424 mi+6,995 mi
- 10/02/2010107,954 mi+5,530 mi
- 11/02/2010107,955 mi+1 mi
- 17/02/2011114,756 mi+6,801 mi
- 18/02/2011114,785 mi+29 mi
- 06/02/2012118,350 mi+3,565 mi
- 06/02/2012118,350 mi
- 27/04/2013119,289 mi+939 mi
- 01/05/2013119,292 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/2014121,242 mi+1,950 mi
- 24/04/2014121,242 mi
- 01/04/2015125,059 mi+3,817 mi
- 28/04/2016129,306 mi+4,247 mi
- 29/04/2016129,306 mi
- 28/04/2017132,174 mi+2,868 mi
- 30/04/2018132,824 mi+650 mi
- 23/04/2019132,824 mi
- 20/06/2020132,824 mi
- 18/06/2021132,824 mi
- 03/10/2022133,131 mi+307 mi
- 26/10/2023133,540 mi+409 mi
- 04/11/2024133,540 mi
- 27/10/2025133,689 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 2,612 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
F233 YPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F233 YPW) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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