DVLA verified

MOT valid

1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.8L Petrol

F493 MHJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF? It's a Petrol with a 1781cc engine showing 92,164 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 17/11/2026

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 92,164
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1781cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1988, this Volkswagen Golf with plate F493 MHJ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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FAIL

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