1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J391 OPJ
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 112,570 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J391 OPJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 112,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J391 OPJ Mileage History
- 15/11/2005177,027 mi
- 29/11/2006184,937 mi+7,910 mi
- 11/04/200990,850 mi-94,087 mi
- 28/04/201097,377 mi+6,527 mi
- 28/04/201097,377 mi
- 03/06/2011100,850 mi+3,473 mi
- 03/06/2011100,850 mi
- 15/06/2015100,872 mi+22 mi
- 02/06/2016101,416 mi+544 mi
- 01/06/2017102,110 mi+694 mi
- 27/09/2018102,604 mi+494 mi
- 30/07/2020103,008 mi+404 mi
- 18/05/2022103,153 mi+145 mi
- 11/05/2023105,090 mi+1,937 mi
- 14/05/2024109,160 mi+4,070 mi
- 20/05/2024109,161 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2025111,684 mi+2,523 mi
- 26/05/2026112,570 mi+886 mi
Average of roughly -3,140 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J391 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 (J391 OPJ) between November 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due To Oil Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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