1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F314 OPD
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20/12/1988. Recorded mileage 169,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,494 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
F314 OPD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/05/2025
- 169,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F314 OPD Mileage History
- 02/11/2007210,554 mi
- 15/11/2008222,193 mi+11,639 mi
- 15/11/2008222,193 mi
- 10/11/200923,222 mi-198,971 mi
- 13/11/2009232,249 mi+209,027 mi
- 03/11/2010238,380 mi+6,131 mi
- 09/11/2011245,068 mi+6,688 mi
- 02/11/2012249,460 mi+4,392 mi
- 11/11/2013141,966 mi-107,494 mi
- 10/11/2014146,158 mi+4,192 mi
- 09/11/2015150,352 mi+4,194 mi
- 13/11/2015150,352 mi
- 08/11/2016155,686 mi+5,334 mi
- 18/11/2016155,686 mi
- 02/11/2017159,071 mi+3,385 mi
- 06/11/2017159,071 mi
- 06/11/2018162,593 mi+3,522 mi
- 07/11/2018162,593 mi
- 05/11/2019165,414 mi+2,821 mi
- 15/11/2019165,410 mi-4 mi
- 25/08/2021166,747 mi+1,337 mi
- 04/01/2023168,077 mi+1,330 mi
- 17/05/2025169,494 mi+1,417 mi
Average of roughly -2,341 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F314 OPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F314 OPD) between November 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1”; “Offside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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