1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · E391 HJM
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 203,683 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E391 HJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 203,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E391 HJM Mileage History
- 14/03/2024201,662 mi
- 27/03/2024201,682 mi+20 mi
- 05/03/2025202,278 mi+596 mi
- 05/03/2025202,278 mi
- 19/03/2026203,683 mi+1,405 mi
Average of roughly 1,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E391 HJM 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 (E391 HJM) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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