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F612 OPU

1988 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Gol95,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,190 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,420 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 104,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 101,370 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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F612 OPU is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F612 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F612 OPU registered?

F612 OPU is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F612 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F612 OPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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