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R708 SAU

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 SAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,688 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded off but system secure

Offside sill damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded off but system secure

Offside sill damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,245 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,673 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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R708 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,559 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 R708 SAU, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R708 SAU registered?

R708 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R708 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 SAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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