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M27 UCW

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 UCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 108,461 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 108,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007
Fail 30 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oddometer unreadable

Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 96,209 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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M27 UCW is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M27 UCW, 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 M27 UCW registered?

M27 UCW is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M27 UCW safe to buy?

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