1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J830 BPW
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 177,364 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J830 BPW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
- 177,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J830 BPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J830 BPW) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 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 (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ce”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
J830 BPW Mileage History
- 08/08/2022177,360 mi
- 12/08/2022177,364 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 382 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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