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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1988 · 1.3L PETROL

F225 OYW

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 157,760 miles recorded, this RED 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF runs on PETROL with a 1272cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/06/2022

Tax

SORN

Statutory Off Road Notification

Mileage: 157,760
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1988
Engine: 1272cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Full History Report

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 23, 2026, 01:42 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1988, this Volkswagen Golf with plate F225 OYW has undergone 5 MOT inspections since September 2016.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY