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G273 BRT

1990 Volkswagen Gol

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

420,032 mi
Last recorded420,032 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 BRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 420,032 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 420,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 407,252 miles

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

both number plates poor condition but can still be read

Fail 29 Jan 2007 407,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both number plates poor condition but can still be read

Pass 10 Mar 2006 395,826 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 395,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil and coolant leak

exhaust mounts perished

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

accident damage nearside wing and bumper

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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G273 BRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 111,087 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 G273 BRT, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G273 BRT registered?

G273 BRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G273 BRT safe to buy?

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