1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E37 RJT
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 110,782 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
E37 RJT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2010
- 110,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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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E37 RJT Mileage History
- 01/02/200786,398 mi
- 13/02/200786,398 mi
- 28/02/200894,780 mi+8,382 mi
- 17/02/2009102,656 mi+7,876 mi
- 23/02/2009102,656 mi
- 07/05/2010110,782 mi+8,126 mi
- 07/05/2010110,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,477 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
E37 RJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E37 RJT) between February 2007 and May 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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