DVLA verified

MOT valid

1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.6L Petrol

F277 RDF

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is a Petrol vehicle with a 1595cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 139,921.

MOT

Valid

Expires 17/08/2026

Tax

No data

£8.99

Check outstanding finance, stolen records, write-off categories & mileage anomalies.

Instant results • £20,000 data guarantee • Same data source as HPI

Mileage: 139,921
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1595cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

AI analysis could not be completed on the previous attempt and has been rescheduled in the processing backlog.

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

Verify finance, insurance write-offs, stolen markers, and mileage rollback before making an offer.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for F277RDF

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Financial & Legal Risk Records Locked

Free DVLA checks do not cover finance debt, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, or mileage fraud. Unlock the official Experian check before committing to buy.

✓ Instant on screen✓ Official Experian data✓ PDF copy emailed✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1988, this Volkswagen Golf with plate F277 RDF has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2024.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY