1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J650 COO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 124,528 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J650 COO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 124,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J650 COO 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 (J650 COO) between November 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
J650 COO Mileage History
- 04/11/2021123,607 mi
- 04/11/2021123,607 mi
- 09/06/2022124,287 mi+680 mi
- 10/06/2022124,319 mi+32 mi
- 24/02/2023124,528 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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