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R717 PAU

1997 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,300 mi
Last recorded92,300 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 PAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,258 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 75,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,680 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2006 58,992 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 58,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

cambelt cracking and in un safe condition

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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R717 PAU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R717 PAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R717 PAU registered?

R717 PAU is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R717 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 PAU 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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