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When is the MOT due for F385 DGB?

The MOT for F385 DGB is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F385 DGB?

The recorded mileage for F385 DGB is 72,819 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F385 DGB ULEZ compliant?

No, F385 DGB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F385 DGB

F385 DGB

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 72,819 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Mar 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 72,819 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1988

Engine

1588cc

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F385 DGB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
72,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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F385 DGB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:27

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F385 DGB) between June 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 March 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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F385 DGB Mileage History

25/06/202270,900 mi
13/03/202472,369 mi+1,469 mi
18/03/202472,375 mi+6 mi
14/03/202572,811 mi+436 mi
17/03/202572,819 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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