1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J215 AVO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 108,439 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J215 AVO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 108,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J215 AVO 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 (J215 AVO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
J215 AVO Mileage History
- 11/06/2024104,451 mi
- 06/06/2025108,417 mi+3,966 mi
- 12/06/2026108,439 mi+22 mi
- 20/06/2026108,439 mi
Average of roughly 1,971 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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