1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F481 GVO
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09/09/1988. Recorded mileage 166,356 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,356 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
F481 GVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 166,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F481 GVO Mileage History
- 30/10/2023168,389 mi
- 30/10/2023168,390 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2024168,390 mi
- 28/07/2025168,400 mi+10 mi
- 28/07/2025166,356 mi-2,044 mi
Average of roughly -1,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F481 GVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F481 GVO) between October 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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