1988 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · F977 FTU
1988 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 101,068 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F977 FTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 101,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F977 FTU 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 (F977 FTU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
F977 FTU Mileage History
- 23/07/202498,596 mi
- 23/07/202498,596 mi
- 10/07/2025100,226 mi+1,630 mi
- 22/07/2026101,068 mi+842 mi
- 22/07/2026101,068 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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