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N497 VWP

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 111,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 102,923 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 102,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N497 VWP 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 N497 VWP, 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 N497 VWP registered?

N497 VWP is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N497 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 VWP 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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