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MOT Valid

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F405 MDL

F405 MDL

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 151,156 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
151,156 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/06/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1915cc

F405 MDL Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
  • 151,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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F405 MDL Mileage History

  1. 09/06/200593,139 mi
  2. 31/05/200695,198 mi+2,059 mi
  3. 20/06/200796,898 mi+1,700 mi
  4. 10/06/2008101,873 mi+4,975 mi
  5. 03/06/2009106,750 mi+4,877 mi
  6. 16/06/2010110,134 mi+3,384 mi
  7. 29/06/2011113,777 mi+3,643 mi
  8. 12/06/2012117,882 mi+4,105 mi
  9. 12/06/2013121,535 mi+3,653 mi
  10. 16/06/2014125,765 mi+4,230 mi
  11. 25/06/2015128,191 mi+2,426 mi
  12. 29/06/2016130,468 mi+2,277 mi
  13. 21/03/2018133,205 mi+2,737 mi
  14. 26/03/2019135,238 mi+2,033 mi
  15. 02/04/2019135,238 mi
  16. 20/07/2020137,174 mi+1,936 mi
  17. 22/07/2021141,987 mi+4,813 mi
  18. 23/07/2021141,993 mi+6 mi
  19. 07/06/2022144,638 mi+2,645 mi
  20. 14/06/2022144,640 mi+2 mi
  21. 21/05/2024147,621 mi+2,981 mi
  22. 30/05/2024147,622 mi+1 mi
  23. 29/05/2025149,972 mi+2,350 mi
  24. 30/05/2025149,972 mi
  25. 04/06/2026151,156 mi+1,184 mi

Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

F405 MDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F405 MDL) between June 2005 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 71 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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