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1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E556 CTT

E556 CTT

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/06/1988. Recorded mileage 157,006 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1781cc

E556 CTT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
  • 157,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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E556 CTT Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2022156,130 mi
  2. 18/10/2022156,134 mi+4 mi
  3. 10/11/202381,352 mi-74,782 mi
  4. 05/11/2024155,341 mi+73,989 mi
  5. 18/11/2025157,006 mi+1,665 mi

Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

E556 CTT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E556 CTT) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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