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R991 YAT

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 YAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,331 miles

advanced wear in top of steering column

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 10,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advanced wear in top of steering column

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,420 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,525 miles

offside sill door area starting to corrode †but not yet excessive in my opinion

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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R991 YAT is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R991 YAT, 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 R991 YAT registered?

R991 YAT is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R991 YAT safe to buy?

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