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F749 XWD

1988 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,853 mi
Last recorded106,853 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Gol95,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 XWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 106,853 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 96,315 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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F749 XWD is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F749 XWD, 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 F749 XWD registered?

F749 XWD is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F749 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F749 XWD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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