1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F556 YVP
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 185,003 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F556 YVP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 185,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F556 YVP 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 (F556 YVP) between October 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Front Steering locking device missing track rod end adjusting locking nut missing (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
F556 YVP Mileage History
- 10/10/2005149,319 mi
- 17/10/2006152,258 mi+2,939 mi
- 05/10/2007154,382 mi+2,124 mi
- 09/10/2008156,329 mi+1,947 mi
- 09/10/2009158,077 mi+1,748 mi
- 11/10/2010159,707 mi+1,630 mi
- 18/10/2010159,707 mi
- 10/10/2011161,221 mi+1,514 mi
- 12/10/2012162,883 mi+1,662 mi
- 13/10/2012162,883 mi
- 16/10/2013164,542 mi+1,659 mi
- 06/10/2014165,771 mi+1,229 mi
- 12/10/2015167,098 mi+1,327 mi
- 14/10/2015167,108 mi+10 mi
- 17/10/2016167,930 mi+822 mi
- 07/12/2017168,813 mi+883 mi
- 19/12/2017168,819 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/2021169,472 mi+653 mi
- 10/02/2022169,474 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/2022169,474 mi
- 12/01/2023171,167 mi+1,693 mi
- 21/12/2023173,986 mi+2,819 mi
- 14/01/2024173,988 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/2025181,089 mi+7,101 mi
- 25/01/2025181,089 mi
- 05/05/2026185,003 mi+3,914 mi
Average of roughly 1,735 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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