1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F732 FNF
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 237,716 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F732 FNF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 237,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F732 FNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F732 FNF) between March 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
F732 FNF Mileage History
- 27/03/2007176,600 mi
- 22/02/2008178,677 mi+2,077 mi
- 24/03/2009181,724 mi+3,047 mi
- 24/03/2009181,724 mi
- 06/04/2010185,594 mi+3,870 mi
- 24/04/2010185,647 mi+53 mi
- 06/05/2010185,822 mi+175 mi
- 05/05/2011196,502 mi+10,680 mi
- 02/05/2012214,878 mi+18,376 mi
- 05/07/2013217,337 mi+2,459 mi
- 08/07/2013217,337 mi
- 27/05/2014219,681 mi+2,344 mi
- 28/05/2014219,689 mi+8 mi
- 28/09/2016220,582 mi+893 mi
- 31/08/2017223,834 mi+3,252 mi
- 31/08/2017223,834 mi
- 07/09/2018231,805 mi+7,971 mi
- 13/09/2018231,806 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/2019233,672 mi+1,866 mi
- 22/10/2020237,113 mi+3,441 mi
- 30/09/2021237,322 mi+209 mi
- 02/07/2025237,488 mi+166 mi
- 02/09/2026237,716 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 3,144 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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