1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F481 GVO
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 166,356 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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.
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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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