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M978 EEG

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,904 mi
Last recorded172,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 EEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 172,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

aftermarket registration plates fitted

exhaust fouling part of the body

nearside front sill slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2008 172,903 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

aftermarket registration plates fitted

exhaust fouling part of the body

nearside front sill slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 158,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 147,614 miles

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

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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M978 EEG 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 M978 EEG, 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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M978 EEG is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M978 EEG 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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