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Y162 TGP

2001 Volkswagen Gol

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,382 mi
Last recorded54,382 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 TGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,382 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,309 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

car has acc ident damage at front

Fail 25 Oct 2007 41,128 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,174 miles

slight play in nsf and osf rear wishbone bushes

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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Y162 TGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Gol in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y162 TGP, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y162 TGP registered?

Y162 TGP is a 2001 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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