1988 Volkswagen Unknown 1.9L Petrol · ULZ 5846
1988 Volkswagen Unknown (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 124,185 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ULZ 5846 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 124,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ULZ 5846 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 (ULZ 5846) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
ULZ 5846 Mileage History
- 23/11/2023123,719 mi
- 27/11/2023123,730 mi+11 mi
- 07/01/2025123,926 mi+196 mi
- 06/01/2026124,185 mi+259 mi
- 06/01/2026124,185 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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