MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advanced wear in top of steering column
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
play in o/s rear wheel bearing
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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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