1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J451 CYU
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 145,075 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J451 CYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 145,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J451 CYU 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 (J451 CYU) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J451 CYU Mileage History
- 26/04/2022140,778 mi
- 26/04/2022140,778 mi
- 28/04/2023142,340 mi+1,562 mi
- 26/04/2024144,015 mi+1,675 mi
- 01/05/2025145,075 mi+1,060 mi
Average of roughly 1,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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