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F926 OOT

1988 Volkswagen Gol

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,999 mi
Last recorded56,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Gol95,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 OOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 24 May 2007 47,156 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 46,495 miles

Centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

Front exhaust pipe blowing slightly

Fail 16 May 2005 44,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2005 44,901 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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F926 OOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,860 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 F926 OOT, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F926 OOT registered?

F926 OOT is a 1988 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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