1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J771 DGP
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1991. Recorded mileage 105,322 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J771 DGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 105,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J771 DGP Mileage History
- 01/06/2022103,453 mi
- 25/07/2023104,604 mi+1,151 mi
- 09/08/2024104,614 mi+10 mi
- 19/08/2024104,615 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/2026105,322 mi+707 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J771 DGP 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 (J771 DGP) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side r”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of ne”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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