1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · F287 JTA
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 147,667 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F287 JTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 147,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F287 JTA 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 (F287 JTA) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed all gasses failed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired incomplete weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt below seat ? (7.1.2 (c))”.
F287 JTA Mileage History
- 15/03/2022144,453 mi
- 12/07/2024144,982 mi+529 mi
- 09/07/2025147,521 mi+2,539 mi
- 29/07/2025147,667 mi+146 mi
- 29/07/2025147,667 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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