1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J291 ELG
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 95,662 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J291 ELG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 95,662 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.
J291 ELG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J291 ELG) between September 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
J291 ELG Mileage History
- 02/09/202595,520 mi
- 12/08/202695,657 mi+137 mi
- 13/08/202695,662 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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