1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J291 FUF
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 121,471 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J291 FUF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 121,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J291 FUF 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 (J291 FUF) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
J291 FUF Mileage History
- 11/07/2023121,466 mi
- 28/07/2023121,471 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 109 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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