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P371 VCG

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 VCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,200 miles

O/S/R SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 16 Oct 2007 121,205 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside passenger door lower hinge pin worn [door dropping]

Fail 11 Oct 2007 121,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside passenger door lower hinge pin worn [door dropping]

Pass 28 Sep 2006 105,179 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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P371 VCG is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P371 VCG, 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 P371 VCG registered?

P371 VCG is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P371 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 VCG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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