1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Petrol · F661 GDV
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 123,492 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F661 GDV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 123,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F661 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F661 GDV) between September 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
F661 GDV Mileage History
- 26/09/200569,432 mi
- 21/09/200670,542 mi+1,110 mi
- 20/09/200771,486 mi+944 mi
- 07/07/200982,110 mi+10,624 mi
- 25/03/201187,597 mi+5,487 mi
- 29/03/201291,299 mi+3,702 mi
- 29/03/201291,299 mi
- 31/03/201493,761 mi+2,462 mi
- 27/03/201596,657 mi+2,896 mi
- 07/06/2016101,802 mi+5,145 mi
- 04/01/2018108,472 mi+6,670 mi
- 18/04/2019111,694 mi+3,222 mi
- 24/04/2019111,694 mi
- 20/10/2020116,886 mi+5,192 mi
- 02/12/2021121,458 mi+4,572 mi
- 10/12/2021121,458 mi
- 19/03/2026123,492 mi+2,034 mi
Average of roughly 2,640 miles per year across 17 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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