The road tax status for E513 GPE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E513 GPE?

The MOT for E513 GPE is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E513 GPE?

The recorded mileage for E513 GPE is 154,374 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E513 GPE ULEZ compliant?

No, E513 GPE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E513 GPE

E513 GPE

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/01/1988. Recorded mileage 154,374 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 154,374 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 16/06/2027

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Mileage: 154,374 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1781cc

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E513 GPE Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
154,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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E513 GPE Mileage History

09/06/2023150,634 mi
14/06/2024152,029 mi+1,395 mi
14/06/2024152,035 mi+6 mi
13/06/2025152,772 mi+737 mi
12/06/2026154,374 mi+1,602 mi

Average of roughly 1,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E513 GPE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 09:21

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E513 GPE) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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