1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E363 CCH
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 79,272 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E363 CCH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 79,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E363 CCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E363 CCH) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
E363 CCH Mileage History
- 06/11/202378,634 mi
- 06/10/202578,634 mi
- 07/10/202578,634 mi
- 01/10/202679,272 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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