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N681 JTC

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 JTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,727 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,713 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 79,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 71,892 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust manifold blowing

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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N681 JTC is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N681 JTC, 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.

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What year was N681 JTC registered?

N681 JTC is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N681 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N681 JTC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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