1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J550 DAB
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 187,536 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J550 DAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 187,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J550 DAB 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 (J550 DAB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre cut through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear bench will not latch secure nearside (6.2.6 (a”.
J550 DAB Mileage History
- 22/08/2024186,697 mi
- 03/09/2025187,216 mi+519 mi
- 05/09/2025187,216 mi
- 05/08/2026187,536 mi+320 mi
- 18/08/2026187,536 mi
Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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