1988 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · F553 AEA
1988 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 04/10/1988. Recorded mileage 153,395 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1915cc
F553 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 153,395 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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F553 AEA Mileage History
- 19/10/2021153,303 mi
- 25/08/2023153,392 mi+89 mi
- 01/09/2023153,395 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/2024153,392 mi-3 mi
- 24/10/2024153,395 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 31 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F553 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Unknown (F553 AEA) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 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: Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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