1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J876 CUC
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 109,569 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J876 CUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2007
- 109,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J876 CUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J876 CUC) between June 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2007 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
J876 CUC Mileage History
- 05/06/2006106,043 mi
- 05/06/2006106,043 mi
- 09/11/2007109,569 mi+3,526 mi
- 14/11/2007109,569 mi
Average of roughly 2,444 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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