1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F511 BYC
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 103,793 miles. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1781cc
F511 BYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 103,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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F511 BYC Mileage History
- 08/12/2023101,902 mi
- 27/11/2024103,068 mi+1,166 mi
- 27/11/2024103,068 mi
- 24/11/2025103,793 mi+725 mi
- 24/11/2025103,793 mi
Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F511 BYC 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 (F511 BYC) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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