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P589 LKP

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,844 mi
Last recorded59,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 LKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,535 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 55,535 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 50,338 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 50,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P589 LKP is a 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 94,874 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 P589 LKP, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P589 LKP registered?

P589 LKP is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P589 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 LKP 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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