The road tax status for J173 AWR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J173 AWR?

The MOT for J173 AWR is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of J173 AWR?

The recorded mileage for J173 AWR is 191,516 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J173 AWR ULEZ compliant?

No, J173 AWR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J173 AWR

J173 AWR

1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1991. Recorded mileage 191,516 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1991
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 191,516 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 12/07/2026

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Mileage: 191,516 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1991
Engine: 1781cc

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J173 AWR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
191,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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J173 AWR Mileage History

01/04/2022188,824 mi
08/06/2023189,765 mi+941 mi
06/06/2024190,623 mi+858 mi
25/06/2025191,505 mi+882 mi
14/07/2025191,516 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J173 AWR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J173 AWR) between April 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed failed hang up test due to over fuelling. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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