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M780 FEC

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,266 mi
Last recorded77,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 FEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 66,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,972 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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M780 FEC is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Red 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 M780 FEC, 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 M780 FEC registered?

M780 FEC is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M780 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M780 FEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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