1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · F262 CHL
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/11/1988. Recorded mileage 135,230 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1595cc
F262 CHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 135,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F262 CHL Mileage History
- 05/07/2023134,612 mi
- 10/07/2023134,612 mi
- 03/07/2024134,675 mi+63 mi
- 17/04/2026135,222 mi+547 mi
- 27/04/2026135,230 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F262 CHL 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 (F262 CHL) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Oil level sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lowering block (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper carrier (1.1.21 (c))”.
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