1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F471 PSN
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 206,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,890 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
F471 PSN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2009
- 206,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F471 PSN Mileage History
- 06/04/2006186,421 mi
- 06/04/2006186,421 mi
- 16/04/2007191,049 mi+4,628 mi
- 24/05/2007191,049 mi
- 23/05/2008193,890 mi+2,841 mi
- 19/05/2009206,874 mi+12,984 mi
- 20/05/2009206,890 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
F471 PSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F471 PSN) between April 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2009 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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