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M885 DFG

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,142 mi
Last recorded101,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 101,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 110,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 107,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M885 DFG is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M885 DFG, 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 M885 DFG registered?

M885 DFG is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M885 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M885 DFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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