MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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..
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..
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
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
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)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?
Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R631 FGG registered?
R631 FGG is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R631 FGG safe to buy?
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