1988 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L Diesel · E73 YYD
1988 Volkswagen Jetta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/06/1988. Recorded mileage 254,222 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1588cc
E73 YYD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 254,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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E73 YYD Mileage History
- 12/04/2006220,486 mi
- 19/04/2006220,486 mi
- 26/10/2006220,573 mi+87 mi
- 01/11/2006220,573 mi
- 12/11/2007221,106 mi+533 mi
- 19/11/2007221,106 mi
- 09/03/2009221,410 mi+304 mi
- 11/03/2009221,410 mi
- 14/05/2010221,574 mi+164 mi
- 14/05/2010221,574 mi
- 26/05/2011221,838 mi+264 mi
- 03/06/2011221,838 mi
- 11/07/2012222,244 mi+406 mi
- 18/07/2012222,244 mi
- 11/07/2013222,781 mi+537 mi
- 07/10/2014222,928 mi+147 mi
- 06/10/2015242,727 mi+19,799 mi
- 07/10/2015242,776 mi+49 mi
- 21/01/2019254,216 mi+11,440 mi
- 05/06/2026254,220 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2026254,222 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,674 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
E73 YYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Jetta (E73 YYD) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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