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N74 KRF

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 KRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 135,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r ryre craking

power steering damp

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2008 135,174 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r ryre craking

power steering damp

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2008 135,141 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

power steering pipes rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2007 125,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 125,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 115,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 115,936 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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N74 KRF is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N74 KRF, 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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N74 KRF is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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