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P745 ENV

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,506 mi
Last recorded130,506 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,506 miles

front brake disc/s rusty//rear exhaust slight leak on box /bandage repair already fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 127,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 126,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 116,307 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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P745 ENV is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P745 ENV, 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 P745 ENV registered?

P745 ENV is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P745 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 ENV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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