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VIW 5436

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 5436
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 130,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 130,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 116,784 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 116,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,407 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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VIW 5436 is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,900cc 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 VIW 5436, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIW 5436 registered?

VIW 5436 is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VIW 5436 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 5436 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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