1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J390 AUB
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 79,873 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J390 AUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 79,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J390 AUB 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 (J390 AUB) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
J390 AUB Mileage History
- 27/05/202278,189 mi
- 19/04/202479,026 mi+837 mi
- 02/05/202579,841 mi+815 mi
- 29/04/202679,860 mi+19 mi
- 08/05/202679,873 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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