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G289 VYN

1990 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 VYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 97,767 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 94,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,375 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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G289 VYN is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G289 VYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G289 VYN registered?

G289 VYN is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is G289 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G289 VYN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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