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R188 YTU

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 YTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,114 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 75,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

thermosat leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,628 miles

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

both rear trail;ing arm brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre aqpproaching limit and wearing unevenly

rear brake limiter stiff in operation

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

slight travel on foot brake

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,014 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 69,995 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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R188 YTU 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R188 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 R188 YTU registered?

R188 YTU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R188 YTU safe to buy?

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