1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J135 CGO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 133,436 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J135 CGO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2021
- 133,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J135 CGO Mileage History
- 03/10/200586,339 mi
- 25/08/200698,795 mi+12,456 mi
- 30/08/200698,876 mi+81 mi
- 04/09/2007104,737 mi+5,861 mi
- 28/08/2008107,700 mi+2,963 mi
- 30/08/2008107,700 mi
- 12/09/2009112,325 mi+4,625 mi
- 14/09/2010118,017 mi+5,692 mi
- 21/09/2010118,017 mi
- 06/10/2011124,714 mi+6,697 mi
- 12/10/2011124,715 mi+1 mi
- 24/11/2012131,883 mi+7,168 mi
- 04/12/2012131,883 mi
- 05/08/2021133,432 mi+1,549 mi
- 12/08/2021133,436 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,970 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
J135 CGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J135 CGO) between October 2005 and August 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake cable (5.2.3 (f))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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