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M708 DLE

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,946 mi
Last recorded58,946 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,946 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009

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

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

front brake pads and discs require replacing also oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2007 50,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,483 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M708 DLE is a 1995 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%.

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 M708 DLE, 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 M708 DLE registered?

M708 DLE is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M708 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M708 DLE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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