The road tax status for F490 VNH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F490 VNH?

The MOT for F490 VNH is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F490 VNH?

The recorded mileage for F490 VNH is 128,461 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F490 VNH ULEZ compliant?

No, F490 VNH 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

MOT Valid

1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F490 VNH

F490 VNH

1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1988. Recorded mileage 128,461 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,461 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 128,461 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1781cc

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F490 VNH Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
128,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F490 VNH Mileage History

16/05/200698,270 mi
24/11/200698,310 mi+40 mi
04/12/200698,345 mi+35 mi
03/12/2007102,336 mi+3,991 mi
03/12/2007102,336 mi
02/12/2008105,442 mi+3,106 mi
06/12/2008105,442 mi
21/05/2010108,740 mi+3,298 mi
04/06/2010108,740 mi
03/06/2011112,252 mi+3,512 mi
14/06/2011112,252 mi
13/06/2012116,089 mi+3,837 mi
13/06/2012116,089 mi
26/04/2013118,550 mi+2,461 mi
18/06/20130 mi-118,550 mi
18/06/2013119,470 mi+119,470 mi
04/06/2014122,376 mi+2,906 mi
09/06/2015122,910 mi+534 mi
08/06/2016124,662 mi+1,752 mi
15/06/2016124,663 mi+1 mi
06/06/2017126,457 mi+1,794 mi
15/06/2017126,515 mi+58 mi
13/06/2018127,482 mi+967 mi
07/06/2019127,707 mi+225 mi
02/06/2020127,917 mi+210 mi
28/06/2021128,325 mi+408 mi
25/06/2022128,366 mi+41 mi
02/06/2023128,420 mi+54 mi
20/06/2024128,437 mi+17 mi
13/05/2026128,461 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 1,510 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F490 VNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:38

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F490 VNH) between May 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.

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