1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F787 GFG
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 79,851 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,851 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
F787 GFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 79,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F787 GFG Mileage History
- 06/09/202178,115 mi
- 12/09/202278,613 mi+498 mi
- 19/09/202379,163 mi+550 mi
- 23/09/202479,581 mi+418 mi
- 03/09/202579,851 mi+270 mi
Average of roughly 435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F787 GFG 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 (F787 GFG) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 42 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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.
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