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P580 JKO

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,891 mi
Last recorded115,891 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 JKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,891 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

o/s/f head lamp inner crome fafded

o/s/f head lamp stone chip

Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,135 miles

Stone chip/hole in o/s/f headlamp unit lens is deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2006 106,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/f preventing full examination of seat belts

stone chip / hole in o/s/f headlamp unit lens is deteriorating

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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P580 JKO is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Green 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 P580 JKO, 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 P580 JKO registered?

P580 JKO is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P580 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 JKO 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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