1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · E631 CWV
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1988. Recorded mileage 101,327 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1595cc
E631 CWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 101,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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E631 CWV Mileage History
- 05/06/2026101,327 mi
- 11/06/2026101,327 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E631 CWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E631 CWV) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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