1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F520 BYC
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 119,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,679 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
F520 BYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 119,679 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: 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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F520 BYC Mileage History
- 16/05/2023118,870 mi
- 01/08/2024119,361 mi+491 mi
- 01/08/2024119,361 mi
- 30/07/2025119,669 mi+308 mi
- 04/08/2025119,679 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F520 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 (F520 BYC) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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