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1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F418 PAD

F418 PAD

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/10/1988. Recorded mileage 138,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1988
Engine
1588cc

F418 PAD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
  • 138,519 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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F418 PAD Mileage History

  1. 14/06/2024138,393 mi
  2. 21/06/2024138,401 mi+8 mi
  3. 16/06/2025138,517 mi+116 mi
  4. 19/06/2025138,519 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F418 PAD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F418 PAD) between June 2024 and June 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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