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E882 DMX

1988 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Gol95,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE882 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2009 66,201 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rec tracking 2 be cheked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,201 miles

rec tracking 2 be cheked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,614 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,464
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Registration plate lamp not working 136
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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E882 DMX is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Gol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E882 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Gol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E882 DMX registered?

E882 DMX is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E882 DMX safe to buy?

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