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S209 DNJ

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,915 mi
Last recorded127,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 127,712 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,665 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 116,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s headlight unit should be balanced to o/s unit

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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S209 DNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S209 DNJ, 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 S209 DNJ registered?

S209 DNJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S209 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 DNJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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