1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F744 FNB
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 146,427 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,427 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
F744 FNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 146,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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F744 FNB Mileage History
- 18/04/2024145,959 mi
- 29/04/2025146,296 mi+337 mi
- 30/04/2025146,296 mi
- 06/05/2026146,420 mi+124 mi
- 07/05/2026146,427 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F744 FNB 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 (F744 FNB) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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