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P870 MET

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 MET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 118,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 118,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,783 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 108,783 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,179 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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P870 MET is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P870 MET, 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 P870 MET registered?

P870 MET is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P870 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 MET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P870 MET have outstanding finance?

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