1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · J221 OPJ
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 193,961 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J221 OPJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 193,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J221 OPJ Mileage History
- 31/01/2006128,829 mi
- 05/02/2007131,251 mi+2,422 mi
- 12/02/2007131,251 mi
- 31/01/2008134,022 mi+2,771 mi
- 09/02/2009137,320 mi+3,298 mi
- 09/02/2009137,328 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/2012139,108 mi+1,780 mi
- 26/10/2012139,109 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2013147,207 mi+8,098 mi
- 21/10/2014153,870 mi+6,663 mi
- 08/10/2015157,156 mi+3,286 mi
- 13/10/2015157,202 mi+46 mi
- 13/01/2017160,245 mi+3,043 mi
- 16/01/2017160,271 mi+26 mi
- 16/01/2018170,423 mi+10,152 mi
- 17/01/2019180,197 mi+9,774 mi
- 14/01/2020189,618 mi+9,421 mi
- 04/02/2021192,235 mi+2,617 mi
- 02/03/2022193,961 mi+1,726 mi
Average of roughly 4,050 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
J221 OPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J221 OPJ) between January 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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