1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · J877 LDF
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1991. Recorded mileage 124,393 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1595cc
J877 LDF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 124,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (60 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J877 LDF Mileage History
- 30/11/200539,137 mi
- 29/11/200642,344 mi+3,207 mi
- 01/12/200642,344 mi
- 02/01/200854,362 mi+12,018 mi
- 02/01/200854,362 mi
- 28/01/200946,428 mi-7,934 mi
- 29/01/200946,428 mi
- 18/01/201047,341 mi+913 mi
- 25/01/201153,524 mi+6,183 mi
- 23/01/201259,510 mi+5,986 mi
- 21/12/201266,785 mi+7,275 mi
- 08/01/201367,297 mi+512 mi
- 16/12/201372,825 mi+5,528 mi
- 17/12/201372,826 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/201578,472 mi+5,646 mi
- 14/01/201578,472 mi
- 14/12/201583,164 mi+4,692 mi
- 22/12/201583,164 mi
- 09/01/201788,630 mi+5,466 mi
- 11/01/201788,630 mi
- 05/01/201897,295 mi+8,665 mi
- 05/01/201897,295 mi
- 07/01/2019105,043 mi+7,748 mi
- 11/01/2019105,043 mi
- 06/01/2020111,527 mi+6,484 mi
- 07/01/2020111,527 mi
- 08/01/2021118,083 mi+6,556 mi
- 20/01/2021118,083 mi
- 25/09/2025124,393 mi+6,310 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J877 LDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (J877 LDF) between November 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (60 issues), Brakes (42 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 110 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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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