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P786 NVT

1996 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Gol93,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 113,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 108,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

chip in offside headlamp

excessive foot brake travel

excessive parking brake travel

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 12 May 2006 100,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 12 May 2006 100,928 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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P786 NVT is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P786 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P786 NVT registered?

P786 NVT is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P786 NVT safe to buy?

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