1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F646 ENH
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 152,316 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,316 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
F646 ENH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 152,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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F646 ENH Mileage History
- 31/10/2023150,646 mi
- 28/10/2024151,349 mi+703 mi
- 07/11/2024151,349 mi
- 21/01/2026152,316 mi+967 mi
- 21/01/2026152,316 mi
Average of roughly 750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F646 ENH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F646 ENH) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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