1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F553 BHE
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 108,876 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F553 BHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 108,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F553 BHE 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 (F553 BHE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
F553 BHE Mileage History
- 17/07/2024107,396 mi
- 01/07/2025108,251 mi+855 mi
- 03/07/2025108,252 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026108,867 mi+615 mi
- 24/07/2026108,876 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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