1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · F237 TVV
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 97,816 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F237 TVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 97,816 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: Average
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F237 TVV Mileage History
- 19/07/202389,855 mi
- 01/08/202389,881 mi+26 mi
- 26/07/202493,619 mi+3,738 mi
- 06/11/202597,792 mi+4,173 mi
- 01/12/202597,816 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 3,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F237 TVV 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 Golf (F237 TVV) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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