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M283 GAM

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,344 mi
Last recorded103,344 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 GAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 103,344 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on bonnet

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on bonnet

Pass 4 Jun 2008 98,496 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 98,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 90,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bumper insecure

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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M283 GAM is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M283 GAM, 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 M283 GAM registered?

M283 GAM is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M283 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M283 GAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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