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P122 RGE

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,546 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE+WATER IN OIL

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,245 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 97,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,037 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 93,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,498 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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P122 RGE is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Red 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 P122 RGE, 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 P122 RGE registered?

P122 RGE is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P122 RGE safe to buy?

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