1988 Auto Forge AF Sport 1.6L Petrol · Q585 GVC
1988 Auto Forge AF Sport (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 62,512 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUTO FORGE AF SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q585 GVC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 62,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q585 GVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Auto Forge Af Sport (Q585 GVC) between May 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
Q585 GVC Mileage History
- 27/05/200535,854 mi
- 07/06/200637,153 mi+1,299 mi
- 07/06/200637,153 mi
- 14/06/200739,091 mi+1,938 mi
- 30/05/200840,114 mi+1,023 mi
- 22/05/200941,060 mi+946 mi
- 26/05/200941,060 mi
- 24/05/201043,050 mi+1,990 mi
- 25/05/201144,794 mi+1,744 mi
- 25/05/201144,794 mi
- 26/06/201246,117 mi+1,323 mi
- 19/06/201346,996 mi+879 mi
- 25/06/201447,894 mi+898 mi
- 26/06/201549,435 mi+1,541 mi
- 27/06/201549,435 mi
- 22/06/201650,883 mi+1,448 mi
- 21/06/201752,265 mi+1,382 mi
- 23/06/201752,265 mi
- 27/06/201853,331 mi+1,066 mi
- 26/06/201954,820 mi+1,489 mi
- 29/05/202055,641 mi+821 mi
- 04/06/2020104,706 mi+49,065 mi
- 26/06/202157,050 mi-47,656 mi
- 26/06/202157,050 mi
- 28/06/202258,177 mi+1,127 mi
- 31/05/202359,115 mi+938 mi
- 25/06/202459,968 mi+853 mi
- 12/06/202561,351 mi+1,383 mi
- 12/06/202662,512 mi+1,161 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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