1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · J5 GWY
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 86,589 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 GWY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2026
- 86,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J5 GWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J5 GWY) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fuel system component leaking external fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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