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1988 Volkswagen 2.4L Diesel · E421 ADM

E421 ADM

1988 Volkswagen (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 118,834 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
118,834 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
2400cc
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E421 ADM Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
  • 118,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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E421 ADM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:06
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Unknown (E421 ADM) between July 2026 and August 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested both headlights inoperative (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.

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E421 ADM Mileage History

  1. 31/07/2026118,827 mi
  2. 10/08/2026118,834 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 253 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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