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G38 CJB

1990 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 CJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 137,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 137,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 127,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 127,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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G38 CJB 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 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 G38 CJB, 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 G38 CJB registered?

G38 CJB is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 17 April 1990.

Is G38 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 CJB 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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