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XCZ 4137

1998 Volkswagen Gol

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,612 mi
Last recorded99,612 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Gol96,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 4137
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 99,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,150 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 75,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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XCZ 4137 is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol 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 XCZ 4137, 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 XCZ 4137 registered?

XCZ 4137 is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XCZ 4137 safe to buy?

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