1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F765 FUJ
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 192,093 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,093 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
F765 FUJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 192,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
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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F765 FUJ Mileage History
- 19/10/2006168,167 mi
- 19/10/2006168,167 mi
- 01/08/2017188,237 mi+20,070 mi
- 06/12/2018192,088 mi+3,851 mi
- 13/04/2021192,088 mi
- 26/08/2022192,088 mi
- 09/09/2022192,093 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,506 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
F765 FUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F765 FUJ) between October 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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