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Y492 YJM

2001 Volkswagen Gol

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,262 mi
Last recorded72,262 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 YJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,262 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 136,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

aftermarket polyurethane bushes fitted to both front original lower suspension arms,still have slight movement in both

handbrake requires adjusment

Fail 21 Feb 2007 136,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y492 YJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Gol in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y492 YJM, 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 Y492 YJM registered?

Y492 YJM is a 2001 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y492 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y492 YJM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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