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N317 BSL

1995 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 BSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,570 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY/NOISE

BRAKE PIPES UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED

CENTER EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING GASES FROM JOIN

Pass 6 Jan 2007 117,493 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 117,493 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N317 BSL is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 N317 BSL, 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 N317 BSL registered?

N317 BSL is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N317 BSL safe to buy?

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