1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · F446 YTJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 130,705 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2007.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F446 YTJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2006
- 130,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F446 YTJ Mileage History
- 03/02/2006130,705 mi
- 06/02/2006130,705 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F446 YTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F446 YTJ) between February 2006 and February 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)”.
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