1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J387 CCL
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 145,159 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J387 CCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 145,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J387 CCL Mileage History
- 11/10/2022144,703 mi
- 28/06/2024144,859 mi+156 mi
- 16/06/2025145,159 mi+300 mi
- 17/06/2025145,159 mi
- 15/06/2026145,159 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J387 CCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J387 CCL) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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 (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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