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1988 Volkswagen 1.8L Petrol · F541 EAM

F541 EAM

1988 Volkswagen (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 41,566 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,566 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Sept 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1781cc
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F541 EAM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
  • 41,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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

F541 EAM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:34
MOT Analysis

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 Unknown (F541 EAM) between May 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

F541 EAM Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202339,349 mi
  2. 30/05/202339,349 mi
  3. 30/05/202439,610 mi+261 mi
  4. 04/09/202641,566 mi+1,956 mi

Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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