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1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J306 OPL

J306 OPL

1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1991. Recorded mileage 243,858 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1781cc

J306 OPL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
  • 243,858 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J306 OPL Mileage History

  1. 12/05/2023243,409 mi
  2. 12/05/2023243,409 mi
  3. 05/04/2024243,706 mi+297 mi
  4. 12/04/2024243,706 mi
  5. 17/04/2025243,858 mi+152 mi

Average of roughly 232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J306 OPL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (J306 OPL) between May 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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