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R164 YTU

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 YTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

water in n/s/r lamp

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

water in n/s/r lamp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,689 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 72,689 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 66,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,075 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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R164 YTU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R164 YTU, 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 R164 YTU registered?

R164 YTU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R164 YTU safe to buy?

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