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R541 BWR

1997 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 BWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 131,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 118,840 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all front brake pipes under bonnet have corrosion to be delt with in approx six months

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,840 miles

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

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

all front brake pipes under bonnet have corrosion to be delt with in approx six months

Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,156 miles

n/s rear brake pipe coroded

slight play n/s track rod end

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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R541 BWR is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R541 BWR, 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 R541 BWR registered?

R541 BWR is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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