1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E837 VKK
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 28,007 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E837 VKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 28,007 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: 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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E837 VKK Mileage History
- 22/07/202227,729 mi
- 20/07/202327,789 mi+60 mi
- 09/07/202427,959 mi+170 mi
- 09/07/202427,959 mi
- 08/08/202528,007 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E837 VKK MOT History
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 (E837 VKK) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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