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P309 HKJ

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 HKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 93,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 4 May 2007 88,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes have some corrosion

front to rear and rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 4 May 2007 88,828 miles

front brake pipes have some corrosion

front to rear and rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2006 83,250 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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P309 HKJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P309 HKJ, 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

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What year was P309 HKJ registered?

P309 HKJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P309 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 HKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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