1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E198 YDT
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/06/1988. Recorded mileage 125,125 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E198 YDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 125,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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E198 YDT Mileage History
- 09/06/2022122,864 mi
- 10/06/2022122,865 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2023123,634 mi+769 mi
- 11/06/2024124,449 mi+815 mi
- 30/05/2025125,125 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E198 YDT 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 Golf (E198 YDT) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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