1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J157 BYB
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 153,762 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J157 BYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 153,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J157 BYB 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 (J157 BYB) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bad earth (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
J157 BYB Mileage History
- 13/04/2022153,676 mi
- 13/04/2022153,676 mi
- 15/04/2024153,697 mi+21 mi
- 01/07/2025153,762 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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