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L651 EFR

1993 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,828 mi
Last recorded162,828 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 162,828 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on nearside front sill

movement in passenger front seat runners

play in both steering rack ends (not track rod ends)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 162,826 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on nearside front sill

movement in passenger front seat runners

play in both steering rack ends (not track rod ends)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 158,083 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 158,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 150,950 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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L651 EFR is a 1993 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L651 EFR, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L651 EFR registered?

L651 EFR is a 1993 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 30 November 1993.

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