1991 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · J928 GBD
1991 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 128,563 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J928 GBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 128,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J928 GBD 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 (J928 GBD) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecu”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
J928 GBD Mileage History
- 16/02/2023123,577 mi
- 05/04/2024123,627 mi+50 mi
- 22/01/2025123,657 mi+30 mi
- 24/12/2025128,511 mi+4,854 mi
- 09/01/2026128,563 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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