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F676 RRN

1988 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Gol95,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF676 RRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,786 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 125,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 125,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 125,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 111,513 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 122,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screen cracked .but not in swept area.slight grease leak from cv boots.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 111,794 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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F676 RRN is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F676 RRN, 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 F676 RRN registered?

F676 RRN is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F676 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F676 RRN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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