MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside front and offside front top suspension mounts have slight play in them
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?
Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P253 PGP is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Purple with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 P253 PGP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P253 PGP?
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What year was P253 PGP registered?
P253 PGP is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 8 August 1996.
Is P253 PGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P253 PGP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P253 PGP have outstanding finance?
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