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M137 RKP

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 RKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front seat mounting are poor and loose

hole in drivers footwell floor next to sill.

modified rear silencer fitted and is noisey

play in o/s steering rack tie rod joint

slight play in top steering column mounting

Fail 28 Dec 2007

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front seat mounting are poor and loose

hole in drivers footwell floor next to sill.

modified rear silencer fitted and is noisey

play in o/s steering rack tie rod joint

slight play in top steering column mounting

Pass 5 Jan 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clean and grease rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2006 94,244 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 94,044 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering wheel top bush

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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M137 RKP is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M137 RKP, 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.

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What year was M137 RKP registered?

M137 RKP is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M137 RKP safe to buy?

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