1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F452 DKJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 129,309 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F452 DKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 129,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F452 DKJ 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 (F452 DKJ) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 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 (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight loose (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
F452 DKJ Mileage History
- 02/10/2023119,143 mi
- 07/11/2023119,143 mi
- 29/10/2024127,332 mi+8,189 mi
- 21/11/2024127,333 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2026129,309 mi+1,976 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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