No, F478 EDV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F478 EDV?

The MOT for F478 EDV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of F478 EDV?

The recorded mileage for F478 EDV is 76,461 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F478 EDV ULEZ compliant?

No, F478 EDV 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 1.6L Petrol · F478 EDV

F478 EDV

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 76,461 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/08/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 76,461 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/08/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 76,461 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1988
Engine: 1595cc

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F478 EDV Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2023
76,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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F478 EDV Mileage History

01/08/202275,207 mi
11/08/202275,213 mi+6 mi
26/10/202376,461 mi+1,248 mi

Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F478 EDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 00:43

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F478 EDV) between August 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake component mounting plate (1.”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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