Official DVLA Record

1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E540 XNS

E540 XNS

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1988. Recorded mileage 143,964 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/09/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
143,964 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/09/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1781cc

E540 XNS Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
  • 143,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
! Older vehicle
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E540 XNS Mileage History

  1. 06/06/2022143,867 mi
  2. 26/09/2022143,870 mi+3 mi
  3. 07/11/2023143,964 mi+94 mi

Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

E540 XNS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E540 XNS) between June 2022 and November 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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