1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E214 FGX
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/04/1988. Recorded mileage 115,465 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,465 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.
E214 FGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 115,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E214 FGX Mileage History
- 13/04/2024113,224 mi
- 09/04/2025114,821 mi+1,597 mi
- 15/04/2025114,845 mi+24 mi
- 27/03/2026115,465 mi+620 mi
- 27/03/2026115,465 mi
Average of roughly 1,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E214 FGX 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 (E214 FGX) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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