1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F136 WEW
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/09/1988. Recorded mileage 174,775 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,775 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
F136 WEW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 174,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F136 WEW Mileage History
- 09/10/2006124,226 mi
- 11/10/2007132,035 mi+7,809 mi
- 17/10/2007132,045 mi+10 mi
- 13/10/2008140,504 mi+8,459 mi
- 15/10/2008140,527 mi+23 mi
- 02/09/2009146,768 mi+6,241 mi
- 08/09/2009146,885 mi+117 mi
- 12/08/2010153,449 mi+6,564 mi
- 08/09/2011160,853 mi+7,404 mi
- 08/09/2012166,867 mi+6,014 mi
- 30/08/2013171,379 mi+4,512 mi
- 08/09/2014174,610 mi+3,231 mi
- 14/08/2025174,725 mi+115 mi
- 30/10/2025174,725 mi
- 20/02/2026174,775 mi+50 mi
- 20/02/2026174,775 mi
Average of roughly 2,610 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
F136 WEW 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 (F136 WEW) between October 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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