1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · E601 FVJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 143,308 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E601 FVJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2022
- 143,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E601 FVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E601 FVJ) between July 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
E601 FVJ Mileage History
- 21/07/2006109,606 mi
- 17/07/2007112,580 mi+2,974 mi
- 11/07/2008115,890 mi+3,310 mi
- 23/03/2011120,123 mi+4,233 mi
- 29/03/2011120,123 mi
- 26/03/2012127,184 mi+7,061 mi
- 26/03/2012127,184 mi
- 22/08/2013133,075 mi+5,891 mi
- 25/09/2013133,078 mi+3 mi
- 26/02/2015133,109 mi+31 mi
- 03/03/2015133,110 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/2016139,771 mi+6,661 mi
- 29/04/2016139,772 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2020139,995 mi+223 mi
- 27/01/2022143,308 mi+3,313 mi
- 14/02/2022143,308 mi
Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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