1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
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F405 MDL Mileage History
- 09/06/200593,139 mi
- 31/05/200695,198 mi+2,059 mi
- 20/06/200796,898 mi+1,700 mi
- 10/06/2008101,873 mi+4,975 mi
- 03/06/2009106,750 mi+4,877 mi
- 16/06/2010110,134 mi+3,384 mi
- 29/06/2011113,777 mi+3,643 mi
- 12/06/2012117,882 mi+4,105 mi
- 12/06/2013121,535 mi+3,653 mi
- 16/06/2014125,765 mi+4,230 mi
- 25/06/2015128,191 mi+2,426 mi
- 29/06/2016130,468 mi+2,277 mi
- 21/03/2018133,205 mi+2,737 mi
- 26/03/2019135,238 mi+2,033 mi
- 02/04/2019135,238 mi
- 20/07/2020137,174 mi+1,936 mi
- 22/07/2021141,987 mi+4,813 mi
- 23/07/2021141,993 mi+6 mi
- 07/06/2022144,638 mi+2,645 mi
- 14/06/2022144,640 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2024147,621 mi+2,981 mi
- 30/05/2024147,622 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/2025149,972 mi+2,350 mi
- 30/05/2025149,972 mi
- 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
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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