1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J451 JKP
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 270,064 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 270,064 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1781cc
J451 JKP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2021
- 270,064 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J451 JKP Odometer History
- 12/06/2007237,478 mi
- 13/06/2007237,478 mi
- 12/06/2008242,426 km
- 09/06/2009248,240 km+5,814 km
- 01/06/201025,377 km-222,863 km
- 09/05/2011255,061 km+229,684 km
- 06/03/2012256,925 km+1,864 km
- 01/05/2013258,015 km+1,090 km
- 21/05/2014258,058 km+43 km
- 27/05/2014258,058 mi
- 05/05/2015258,710 mi+652 mi
- 05/05/2015258,710 mi
- 04/08/2020268,123 mi+9,413 mi
- 04/08/2020268,123 mi
- 20/09/2021270,061 km
- 24/09/2021270,064 km+3 km
Average of roughly 2,281 km per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J451 JKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J451 JKP) between June 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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