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N271 EBG

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,327 miles

air intake pipe insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air intake pipe insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,717 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,829 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 91,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,007 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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N271 EBG is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 93,339 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 N271 EBG, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N271 EBG registered?

N271 EBG is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N271 EBG safe to buy?

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