1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J486 NJO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1991. Recorded mileage 107,908 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1595cc
J486 NJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 107,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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J486 NJO Mileage History
- 12/01/2024105,830 mi
- 13/01/2025107,552 mi+1,722 mi
- 15/01/2025107,554 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/2026107,893 mi+339 mi
- 06/05/2026107,908 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J486 NJO 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 (J486 NJO) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Position lamp missing both sides are working but are not visible (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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