1988 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · F985 OHU
1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 81,768 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F985 OHU Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 81,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F985 OHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle (F985 OHU) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
F985 OHU Mileage History
- 12/04/200617,548 mi
- 20/04/200720,495 mi+2,947 mi
- 27/06/200821,397 mi+902 mi
- 08/07/20092,739 mi-18,658 mi
- 30/07/201033,592 mi+30,853 mi
- 04/08/201033,592 mi
- 01/06/201140,142 mi+6,550 mi
- 02/06/201140,142 mi
- 02/07/201245,264 mi+5,122 mi
- 04/07/201245,264 mi
- 17/06/201351,999 mi+6,735 mi
- 21/06/201352,038 mi+39 mi
- 27/03/201457,412 mi+5,374 mi
- 07/04/201457,420 mi+8 mi
- 17/04/201560,065 mi+2,645 mi
- 20/04/201560,066 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/201660,065 mi-1 mi
- 11/11/201660,065 mi
- 27/07/201963,065 mi+3,000 mi
- 16/08/201963,068 mi+3 mi
- 09/11/202171,547 mi+8,479 mi
- 17/11/202171,547 mi
- 17/11/202274,088 mi+2,541 mi
- 21/11/202274,088 mi
- 26/01/202477,378 mi+3,290 mi
- 06/02/202477,488 mi+110 mi
- 13/02/202477,488 mi
- 27/01/202578,487 mi+999 mi
- 07/02/202578,496 mi+9 mi
- 24/02/202681,768 mi+3,272 mi
Average of roughly 3,232 miles per year across 30 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: 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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