1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · E578 DAL
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03/05/1988. Recorded mileage 172,195 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1272cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E578 DAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 172,195 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: Below 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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E578 DAL Mileage History
- 24/05/2024172,150 mi
- 29/06/2024172,153 mi+3 mi
- 26/06/2025172,192 mi+39 mi
- 30/06/2025172,195 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 41 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E578 DAL 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 (E578 DAL) between May 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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