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P652 NBU

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,813 mi
Last recorded115,813 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 NBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2008 115,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,834 miles

CHILD SEAT NSR †FT + REAR NO, PLATES DETERIORATED †NEW FT, BRAKE PADS FITTED / SLIGHT PEDAL TRAVEL ALSO NOISE SQUEAL /POSS REQ ATTENTION †FRONT ANTI ROLL BUSHES WORN †REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION †

Fail 21 Mar 2006 98,834 miles

CHILD SEAT NSR †FT + REAR NO, PLATES DETERIORATED †NEW FT, BRAKE PADS FITTED / SLIGHT PEDAL TRAVEL ALSO NOISE SQUEAL /POSS REQ ATTENTION †FRONT ANTI ROLL BUSHES WORN †REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION †

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P652 NBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P652 NBU, 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 P652 NBU registered?

P652 NBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P652 NBU safe to buy?

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