1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J858 FCA
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 194,546 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J858 FCA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2022
- 194,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J858 FCA 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 (J858 FCA) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WHEEL ARCH NOT FULLY WELDED (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH NOT FULLY WELDED (”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH NEARSIDE REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
J858 FCA Mileage History
- 25/04/2022194,541 mi
- 29/04/2022194,546 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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