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R459 EGU

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,995 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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R459 EGU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,781cc 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 R459 EGU, 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 R459 EGU registered?

R459 EGU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R459 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 EGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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