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1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · FMW 187J

FMW 187J

1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/04/1991. Recorded mileage 135,607 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/11/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1781cc

FMW 187J Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2025
  • 135,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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FMW 187J Mileage History

  1. 08/08/2022133,013 mi
  2. 22/09/2023134,115 mi+1,102 mi
  3. 14/11/2024134,778 mi+663 mi
  4. 15/11/2025135,607 mi+829 mi

Average of roughly 793 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

FMW 187J MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (FMW 187J) between August 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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