1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · E163 FNJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 153,129 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E163 FNJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 153,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E163 FNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E163 FNJ) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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