1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E864 XBH
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 150,519 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E864 XBH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2024
- 150,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E864 XBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E864 XBH) between August 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
E864 XBH Mileage History
- 31/08/2006123,046 mi
- 28/08/2007131,146 mi+8,100 mi
- 29/08/2007131,146 mi
- 24/04/2017145,019 mi+13,873 mi
- 16/04/2018147,855 mi+2,836 mi
- 18/04/2018147,064 mi-791 mi
- 18/05/2019147,631 mi+567 mi
- 07/12/2020148,576 mi+945 mi
- 15/06/2023149,761 mi+1,185 mi
- 15/06/2024150,519 mi+758 mi
Average of roughly 1,544 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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