The road tax status for J971 DHM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J971 DHM?

The MOT for J971 DHM is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of J971 DHM?

The recorded mileage for J971 DHM is 174,931 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J971 DHM ULEZ compliant?

No, J971 DHM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1992 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · J971 DHM

J971 DHM

1992 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1992. Recorded mileage 174,931 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1992
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/06/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 174,931 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 17/06/2025

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Mileage: 174,931 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1992
Engine: 1781cc

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J971 DHM Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2025
1 historical MOT failure
19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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J971 DHM Mileage History

07/07/2022174,702 mi
11/10/2023174,807 mi+105 mi
19/06/2024174,931 mi+124 mi

Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

J971 DHM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 10:26

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Golf (J971 DHM) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + outer sill (7.1.1”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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