1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F963 CFK
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 68,064 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,064 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
F963 CFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
- 68,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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F963 CFK Mileage History
- 26/11/202165,351 mi
- 04/11/202267,428 mi+2,077 mi
- 04/11/202267,428 mi
- 08/12/202367,725 mi+297 mi
- 18/11/202468,064 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F963 CFK 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 (F963 CFK) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 CO 6.1% limit 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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