1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J791 AUB
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1991. Recorded mileage 66,844 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1781cc
J791 AUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 66,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J791 AUB Mileage History
- 26/07/2023161,341 mi
- 16/08/202464,817 mi-96,524 mi
- 15/08/202566,844 mi+2,027 mi
- 01/10/202566,844 mi
Average of roughly -43,244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J791 AUB 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 (J791 AUB) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top m”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MO”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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