1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J388 PPD
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 101,824 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J388 PPD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 101,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J388 PPD Mileage History
- 05/12/200569,602 mi
- 15/11/200674,066 mi+4,464 mi
- 20/11/200778,558 mi+4,492 mi
- 20/11/200880,792 mi+2,234 mi
- 05/11/200983,024 mi+2,232 mi
- 08/11/201085,509 mi+2,485 mi
- 16/11/201187,705 mi+2,196 mi
- 29/11/201293,234 mi+5,529 mi
- 12/11/201396,527 mi+3,293 mi
- 20/06/201598,778 mi+2,251 mi
- 09/06/2016100,428 mi+1,650 mi
- 21/04/2018101,172 mi+744 mi
- 17/04/2019101,391 mi+219 mi
- 24/04/2021101,505 mi+114 mi
- 09/04/2022101,530 mi+25 mi
- 10/06/2023101,549 mi+19 mi
- 13/06/2023101,565 mi+16 mi
- 02/07/2024101,743 mi+178 mi
- 05/07/2025101,824 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 1,646 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
J388 PPD 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 (J388 PPD) between December 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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