MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
handbrake travel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiring to oxygen sensor fouling on drive shaft
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?
Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P854 NDB is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P854 NDB, 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 P854 NDB registered?
P854 NDB is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is P854 NDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P854 NDB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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