1988 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · F640 EGT
1988 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 137,686 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F640 EGT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 137,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F640 EGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F640 EGT) between February 2007 and June 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
F640 EGT Mileage History
- 12/02/2007148,706 mi
- 16/02/2007148,706 mi
- 01/08/2008148,706 mi
- 01/08/2008148,706 mi
- 29/10/2009148,706 mi
- 04/03/2011139,943 mi-8,763 mi
- 04/03/2011139,943 mi
- 04/01/2014131,872 mi-8,071 mi
- 12/03/2015134,260 mi+2,388 mi
- 26/03/2016135,485 mi+1,225 mi
- 31/03/2017136,069 mi+584 mi
- 04/05/2018136,817 mi+748 mi
- 24/05/2019137,034 mi+217 mi
- 26/07/2021137,165 mi+131 mi
- 26/07/2021137,165 mi
- 01/06/2024137,686 mi+521 mi
Average of roughly -637 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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