Official DVLA Record

1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J491 PPL

J491 PPL

1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1992. Recorded mileage 100,527 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/04/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
100,527 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/04/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
1781cc

J491 PPL Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2014
  • 100,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J491 PPL Mileage History

  1. 05/04/200690,393 mi
  2. 12/04/200794,135 mi+3,742 mi
  3. 21/11/200897,795 mi+3,660 mi
  4. 17/06/200998,338 mi+543 mi
  5. 28/06/2010100,221 mi+1,883 mi
  6. 28/06/2010100,221 mi
  7. 08/07/2011100,368 mi+147 mi
  8. 08/07/2011100,368 mi
  9. 23/07/2012100,457 mi+89 mi
  10. 11/07/2013100,518 mi+61 mi
  11. 22/04/2014100,527 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 1,259 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

J491 PPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J491 PPL) between April 2006 and April 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 April 2014 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY