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H438 DNJ

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 133,955 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 133,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,530 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 122,525 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f low on side treads

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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H438 DNJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 99,569 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 H438 DNJ, 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 31 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 H438 DNJ registered?

H438 DNJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is H438 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 DNJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H438 DNJ have outstanding finance?

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