1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J534 BKS
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 137,582 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J534 BKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 137,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J534 BKS 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 (J534 BKS) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
J534 BKS Mileage History
- 16/09/2022136,943 mi
- 24/10/2022136,943 mi
- 28/09/2023137,037 mi+94 mi
- 28/10/2024137,284 mi+247 mi
- 04/11/2025137,582 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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