No, F213 OHX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F213 OHX?

The MOT for F213 OHX is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 April 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of F213 OHX?

The recorded mileage for F213 OHX is 100,587 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F213 OHX ULEZ compliant?

No, F213 OHX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F213 OHX

F213 OHX

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 100,587 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2015. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 01 Apr 2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 100,587 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 01 Apr 2015View ↓

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SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1988

Engine

1787cc

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F213 OHX Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2014
100,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (49 mentions)

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F213 OHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 04:25

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F213 OHX) between September 2006 and April 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.

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F213 OHX Mileage History

19/09/200682,182 mi
21/09/200682,182 mi
15/06/200782,316 mi+134 mi
27/06/200782,324 km
03/12/200784,428 km+2,104 km
06/12/200890,220 km+5,792 km
23/12/200890,220 km
24/12/200890,220 km
18/03/201092,394 km+2,174 km
05/06/201092,424 km+30 km
10/06/201092,428 km+4 km
10/05/201193,306 km+878 km
10/05/201193,306 km
17/05/201298,336 km+5,030 km
17/05/201298,336 km
28/10/201399,877 mi
30/10/201399,877 mi
02/04/2014100,587 mi+710 mi

Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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