1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F868 REH
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1988. Recorded mileage 136,242 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,242 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
F868 REH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 136,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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F868 REH Mileage History
- 30/06/2006127,820 mi
- 08/07/2006127,820 mi
- 07/07/2007130,187 mi+2,367 mi
- 30/07/2008130,578 mi+391 mi
- 31/07/2008130,578 mi
- 28/09/2010132,304 mi+1,726 mi
- 07/10/2010132,306 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2012132,314 mi+8 mi
- 30/07/2012132,318 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/2013133,100 mi+782 mi
- 27/08/2014134,501 mi+1,401 mi
- 05/06/2015135,276 mi+775 mi
- 21/07/2017135,915 mi+639 mi
- 24/07/2017135,915 mi
- 04/07/2018136,174 mi+259 mi
- 10/07/2018136,174 mi
- 26/07/2023136,197 mi+23 mi
- 09/08/2023136,203 mi+6 mi
- 07/06/2025136,219 mi+16 mi
- 14/08/2026136,241 mi+22 mi
- 15/08/2026136,242 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 418 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
F868 REH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F868 REH) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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