1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F111 CEA
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1988. Recorded mileage 101,720 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,720 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
F111 CEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 101,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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F111 CEA Mileage History
- 09/06/2023101,561 mi
- 18/05/2024101,652 mi+91 mi
- 20/05/2024101,652 mi
- 07/10/2025101,675 mi+23 mi
- 29/05/2026101,720 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F111 CEA 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 (F111 CEA) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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