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1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E777 JPM

E777 JPM

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 140,941 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/12/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/07/2011)
Recorded Mileage
140,941 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/12/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/07/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1781cc

E777 JPM Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/11/2010
  • 140,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E777 JPM Mileage History

  1. 10/04/2006118,204 mi
  2. 12/04/2006118,204 mi
  3. 16/04/2007126,002 mi+7,798 mi
  4. 16/04/2007126,002 mi
  5. 07/05/2008133,869 mi+7,867 mi
  6. 30/12/2009134,230 mi+361 mi
  7. 30/11/2010140,941 mi+6,711 mi

Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

E777 JPM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 16:17
MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E777 JPM) between April 2006 and November 2010.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 November 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.

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