1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J758 HBD
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 124,716 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J758 HBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 124,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J758 HBD 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 (J758 HBD) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”.
J758 HBD Mileage History
- 26/08/2023124,536 mi
- 08/09/2023124,540 mi+4 mi
- 22/03/2025124,650 mi+110 mi
- 28/05/2026124,714 mi+64 mi
- 10/06/2026124,716 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 65 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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