1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · E633 MRP
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 110,219 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E633 MRP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2012
- 110,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E633 MRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (E633 MRP) between May 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
E633 MRP Mileage History
- 23/05/2006153,258 mi
- 23/05/2006153,258 mi
- 05/04/2007158,059 mi+4,801 mi
- 10/04/2007158,059 mi
- 29/03/2008165,145 mi+7,086 mi
- 29/03/2008165,145 mi
- 30/03/2009170,378 mi+5,233 mi
- 31/03/2009170,378 mi
- 06/04/2010175,230 mi+4,852 mi
- 06/04/2010175,230 mi
- 28/03/2011177,451 mi+2,221 mi
- 01/04/2011104,865 mi-72,586 mi
- 23/03/2012110,160 mi+5,295 mi
- 03/08/2012110,219 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly -6,943 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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