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P87 FEF

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,258 mi
Last recorded140,258 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 FEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 132,796 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 132,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 127,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fair ammount of play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2006 127,916 miles

fair ammount of play in n/s/f strut top mounting

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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P87 FEF is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Red 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 P87 FEF, 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 P87 FEF registered?

P87 FEF is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P87 FEF safe to buy?

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