1988 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Petrol · E554 MCE
1988 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1988. Recorded mileage 123,446 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1994cc
E554 MCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 123,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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E554 MCE Mileage History
- 02/11/2021120,295 mi
- 02/11/2021120,295 mi
- 01/06/2026123,446 mi+3,151 mi
- 01/06/2026123,446 mi
Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E554 MCE 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 Passat (E554 MCE) between November 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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