1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F901 KNM
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1988. Recorded mileage 160,449 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,449 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
F901 KNM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 160,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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F901 KNM Mileage History
- 19/04/2006124,849 mi
- 19/04/2006124,849 mi
- 10/05/2007132,536 mi+7,687 mi
- 11/05/2007132,536 mi
- 29/04/2008139,288 mi+6,752 mi
- 30/04/2008139,288 mi
- 11/05/2009150,793 mi+11,505 mi
- 11/05/2009150,793 mi
- 02/11/2010157,381 mi+6,588 mi
- 03/11/2010157,397 mi+16 mi
- 05/03/2012158,032 mi+635 mi
- 06/03/2012154,044 mi-3,988 mi
- 12/06/2024159,224 mi+5,180 mi
- 17/07/2025160,449 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,850 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F901 KNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Golf (F901 KNM) between April 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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