1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E891 OLJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/03/1988. Recorded mileage 124,435 miles. MOT valid until 16/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,435 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
E891 OLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 124,435 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: Good
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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E891 OLJ Mileage History
- 17/03/2023174,821 mi
- 15/03/2024124,122 mi-50,699 mi
- 11/03/2025124,316 mi+194 mi
- 17/03/2026124,433 mi+117 mi
- 17/03/2026124,435 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -16,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E891 OLJ 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 (E891 OLJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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