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R631 FGG

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,381 mi
Last recorded97,381 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 FGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,381 miles

Air filter insecure..

Centre & rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn..

Fuel tank straps corroded..

Nail in nearside rear tyre..

Panel damage to offide body..

Power steering pipes badly corroded..

Rear exhaust fouling the body off the vehicle..

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings..

Windscreen chipped in "B zone"..

Wiper switch faulty..Only working on 1 postion..

Fail 16 Feb 2009 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Air filter insecure..

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre & rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn..

Fuel tank straps corroded..

Nail in nearside rear tyre..

Panel damage to offide body..

Power steering pipes badly corroded..

Rear exhaust fouling the body off the vehicle..

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings..

Windscreen chipped in "B zone"..

Wiper switch faulty..Only working on 1 postion..

Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,699 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2008 91,699 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight leak at exhaust centre section

Pass 4 Jan 2007 83,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 83,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 78,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,034 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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R631 FGG is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R631 FGG, 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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R631 FGG is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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