1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J214 GNH
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 145,418 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J214 GNH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 145,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J214 GNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J214 GNH) between May 2025 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
J214 GNH Mileage History
- 28/05/2025145,417 mi
- 02/06/2025145,418 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 73 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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