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1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J805 GMF

J805 GMF

1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 83,726 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1781cc

J805 GMF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 83,726 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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J805 GMF Mileage History

  1. 07/06/202281,869 mi
  2. 13/06/202281,876 mi+7 mi
  3. 03/07/202483,216 mi+1,340 mi
  4. 08/07/202483,218 mi+2 mi
  5. 15/07/202583,726 mi+508 mi

Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J805 GMF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (J805 GMF) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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