1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J447 AWW
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 92,042 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J447 AWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 92,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J447 AWW Mileage History
- 12/04/202381,356 mi
- 19/04/202381,370 mi+14 mi
- 10/09/202584,894 mi+3,524 mi
- 11/09/202584,894 mi
- 09/09/202692,042 mi+7,148 mi
Average of roughly 3,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J447 AWW 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 (J447 AWW) between April 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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