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P762 VNJ

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 VNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,680 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 67,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 62,562 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,898 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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P762 VNJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P762 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P762 VNJ registered?

P762 VNJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P762 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 VNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P762 VNJ have outstanding finance?

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