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M996 PNE

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 PNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

emission levels erratic

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

n/s/r + o/s/r metal brake pipes by flexi pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r drain plug missing from floor and starting to corrode

Fail 10 Mar 2008 134,830 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

emission levels erratic

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

n/s/r + o/s/r metal brake pipes by flexi pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r drain plug missing from floor and starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2007 119,514 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2007 119,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise small stone chip in windscreen

both front tyres on legal limits

Fail 20 Jun 2006 110,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

major oil leaks onto exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 108,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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M996 PNE is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M996 PNE, 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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M996 PNE is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 14 January 1995.

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