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E204 YKJ

1988 Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,951 mi
Last recorded109,951 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle110,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,601 miles

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,153 miles

advise slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,034 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,880 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,971 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,508 miles

both front flexi-brake hose metal unions corroded

evidence of wear in front upper wish bone mountings

handbrake travel

main beam 'tell-tale' light not working

offside rear brake flexi-hose twisted

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle presented with one passenger seat

Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front flexi-brake hose metal unions corroded

evidence of wear in front upper wish bone mountings

handbrake travel

main beam 'tell-tale' light not working

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle presented with one passenger seat

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,269 miles

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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E204 YKJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E204 YKJ, 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.

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What year was E204 YKJ registered?

E204 YKJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E204 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E204 YKJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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