1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J570 DYP
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 216,944 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J570 DYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 216,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J570 DYP Mileage History
- 26/04/2022216,718 mi
- 08/05/2024216,862 mi+144 mi
- 14/05/2024216,876 mi+14 mi
- 19/06/2025216,901 mi+25 mi
- 16/07/2026216,944 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J570 DYP 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 (J570 DYP) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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