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P706 UGN

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,810 mi
Last recorded130,810 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 UGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to n/s front wing + door

fan belt deteriorating

front no plate cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 130,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to n/s front wing + door

fan belt deteriorating

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 125,530 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,972 miles

see previous advice sheet no 993838287085

Fail 29 Mar 2007 121,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers door mirror is cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2006 111,873 miles

see first vt32

Fail 23 Mar 2006 111,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel damaged,power steering pipes reusty and front number plate cracked.

oil leak

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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P706 UGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P706 UGN, 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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P706 UGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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