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1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.8L Petrol

E488 XKC

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Free vehicle summary for E488 XKC: 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (Blue, Petrol). Mileage: 117,887. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 09/02/2027

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Mileage: 117,887
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1800cc

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✓ Valid MOT

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Golf (E488 XKC) from 1988 show a total of 4 MOT tests between March 2022 and February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 75% pass rate, with 3 passes and 1 failure recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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