1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F524 PYF
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1988. Recorded mileage 147,247 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,247 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
F524 PYF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 147,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F524 PYF Mileage History
- 10/10/2005128,344 mi
- 11/10/2005128,344 mi
- 19/10/2006128,852 mi+508 mi
- 19/10/2006128,852 mi
- 22/11/2007129,358 mi+506 mi
- 10/11/2008129,630 mi+272 mi
- 12/11/2008129,646 mi+16 mi
- 27/10/2009129,954 mi+308 mi
- 27/10/2009129,954 mi
- 27/11/2010130,469 mi+515 mi
- 27/11/2010130,469 mi
- 19/09/2013131,290 mi+821 mi
- 08/09/2014133,797 mi+2,507 mi
- 08/09/2014133,798 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/2015135,760 mi+1,962 mi
- 15/09/2015135,779 mi+19 mi
- 05/10/2016137,463 mi+1,684 mi
- 17/10/2016137,464 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2017138,266 mi+802 mi
- 31/10/2017138,266 mi
- 07/06/2022139,425 mi+1,159 mi
- 13/06/2023143,127 mi+3,702 mi
- 24/07/2024143,128 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2025147,154 mi+4,026 mi
- 30/07/2026147,247 mi+93 mi
- 30/07/2026147,247 mi
Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
F524 PYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F524 PYF) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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