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1991 Volkswagen Golf 2.9L Petrol · J796 BPW

J796 BPW

1991 Volkswagen Golf (2.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 115,370 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,370 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
2895cc

J796 BPW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
  • 115,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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J796 BPW Mileage History

  1. 16/01/2025114,280 mi
  2. 15/01/2026115,370 mi+1,090 mi

Average of roughly 1,094 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J796 BPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 03:39
MOT Analysis

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 (J796 BPW) between January 2025 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY