1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F5 PAL
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 1,056 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F5 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 1,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F5 PAL 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 (F5 PAL) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
F5 PAL Mileage History
- 26/09/2022522 mi
- 18/10/2023843 mi+321 mi
- 18/10/2023843 mi
- 14/01/20251,056 mi+213 mi
- 15/01/20251,056 mi
Average of roughly 232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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