1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F802 DGF
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1988. Recorded mileage 134,541 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,541 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
F802 DGF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2022
- 134,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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F802 DGF Mileage History
- 15/09/2021134,322 mi
- 05/10/2022134,541 mi+219 mi
- 05/10/2022134,541 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F802 DGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F802 DGF) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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