1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J257 HPO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 162,954 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J257 HPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 162,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J257 HPO Mileage History
- 09/04/2022147,639 mi
- 14/12/2024148,018 mi+379 mi
- 14/12/2024148,018 mi
- 16/12/2025162,954 mi+14,936 mi
- 16/12/2025162,954 mi
Average of roughly 4,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J257 HPO 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J257 HPO) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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