VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1988 · 1.8L Petrol

F408 MPL

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF? It's a Petrol with a 1781cc engine showing 279,616 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 25/07/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 279,616
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1781cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 55 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F408 MPL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2024 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 40% success rate (2 passes and 3 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.

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