No, F544 SUY is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for F544 SUY?

The MOT for F544 SUY is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 August 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of F544 SUY?

The recorded mileage for F544 SUY is 127,793 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F544 SUY ULEZ compliant?

No, F544 SUY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F544 SUY

F544 SUY

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 127,793 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2019.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 19 Aug 2019
Road Tax: Untaxed (27 May 2020)
Recorded Mileage: 127,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Expired

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Untaxed

Tax due 27 May 2020

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

1988

Engine

1588cc

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F544 SUY Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2018
127,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)

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F544 SUY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Nov 2026, 07:20

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F544 SUY) between May 2006 and August 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 18 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine oil on underneath of floor and on,offside brake backplate. and wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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F544 SUY Mileage History

15/05/200690,369 mi
10/05/200791,088 mi+719 mi
14/05/200791,088 mi
20/05/200893,028 mi+1,940 mi
22/05/200893,028 mi
26/05/200993,476 mi+448 mi
24/05/201093,929 mi+453 mi
25/05/201093,929 mi
24/05/201194,023 mi+94 mi
24/05/201194,023 mi
18/05/201297,242 mi+3,219 mi
07/06/20120 mi-97,242 mi
15/06/201297,629 mi+97,629 mi
14/06/2013101,573 mi+3,944 mi
25/06/2013101,633 mi+60 mi
12/06/2014104,120 mi+2,487 mi
25/06/2014104,188 mi+68 mi
16/06/2015107,269 mi+3,081 mi
19/06/2015107,271 mi+2 mi
19/08/2016118,506 mi+11,235 mi
20/08/2016118,507 mi+1 mi
05/08/2017126,380 mi+7,873 mi
17/08/2018127,604 mi+1,224 mi
18/08/2018127,793 mi+189 mi

Average of roughly 3,052 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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