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M897 BLX

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,845 mi
Last recorded105,845 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,845 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 105,845 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,531 miles

as b efore

Fail 30 Aug 2007 100,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear centre seat belt stalk incomplete

Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 93,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

both rear handbrake cables deteriorated

corrosion both front brake discs

corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe

jacking damage to both outer sills

slight brake fluctuation both front

slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing †

Pass 9 Sep 2005 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M897 BLX is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Black 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 M897 BLX, 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 M897 BLX registered?

M897 BLX is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M897 BLX safe to buy?

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