MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate dis-coloured.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on
front brakes worn
front flexi hoses perished
front number plate damaged
front shocks weak
o/s/f mirror glass cracked
slight damage outer side wall n/s/r tyre
slight play in both rear bearings
slight play in o/s/f ball joint
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?
Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YIB 4897 is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 93,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YIB 4897, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YIB 4897 registered?
YIB 4897 is a 1996 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is YIB 4897 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YIB 4897 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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