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E161 MYH

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 MYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 90,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,315 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,129 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 88,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 88,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 88,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 140,862 miles

power steering pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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E161 MYH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 110,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E161 MYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E161 MYH registered?

E161 MYH is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E161 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 MYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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