No, F161 LTL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F161 LTL?

The MOT for F161 LTL is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 August 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of F161 LTL?

The recorded mileage for F161 LTL is 172,482 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F161 LTL ULEZ compliant?

No, F161 LTL 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 1.8L Petrol · F161 LTL

F161 LTL

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1988. Recorded mileage 172,482 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 24/08/2018
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 172,482 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/08/2018

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 172,482 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1988
Engine: 1781cc

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F161 LTL Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2017
172,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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F161 LTL Mileage History

08/09/2016172,424 mi
25/08/2017172,482 mi+58 mi
25/08/2017172,482 mi

Average of roughly 60 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F161 LTL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 09:45

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F161 LTL) between September 2016 and August 2017.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 August 2017 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Brake cable insecure catching tyre and fuel pump assembly (3.5.1d)”; “Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.

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