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N597 BSX

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Diesel 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,254 mi
Last recorded91,254 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,254 miles

advise exhaust joint

advise n/s f tyre

advise n/sr wheal bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2007 91,254 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise front no/plate

advise n/s/f wing

advise oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,110 miles

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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N597 BSX is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N597 BSX, 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 N597 BSX registered?

N597 BSX is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 26 August 1995.

Is N597 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 BSX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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