1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E564 DYJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 150,089 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,089 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
E564 DYJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2021
- 150,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (48 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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E564 DYJ Mileage History
- 22/05/2013141,716 mi
- 29/05/2013141,797 mi+81 mi
- 03/09/2014143,017 mi+1,220 mi
- 23/06/2015143,039 mi+22 mi
- 01/07/2015143,039 mi
- 25/03/2017146,779 mi+3,740 mi
- 31/03/2017146,786 mi+7 mi
- 22/05/2018148,139 mi+1,353 mi
- 31/05/2018148,169 mi+30 mi
- 24/04/2020149,130 mi+961 mi
- 28/04/2020149,148 mi+18 mi
- 12/08/2021150,089 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 1,018 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
E564 DYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E564 DYJ) between May 2013 and August 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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