1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F451 JGY
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1988. Recorded mileage 79,758 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
F451 JGY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 79,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F451 JGY Mileage History
- 04/07/201490,981 mi
- 13/07/201594,132 mi+3,151 mi
- 16/07/201694,680 mi+548 mi
- 15/07/201795,366 mi+686 mi
- 07/07/201895,491 mi+125 mi
- 07/07/201895,491 mi
- 17/07/201996,892 mi+1,401 mi
- 13/01/202272,998 mi-23,894 mi
- 30/05/202377,256 mi+4,258 mi
- 13/06/202377,257 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/202478,337 mi+1,080 mi
- 15/07/202478,342 mi+5 mi
- 18/07/202579,435 mi+1,093 mi
- 05/08/202679,758 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly -928 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F451 JGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F451 JGY) between July 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Lower Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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