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G791 SAA

1990 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,663 mi
Last recorded91,663 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 SAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,663 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 91,663 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 86,983 miles

ADVISE REPLACE ALL RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTINGS

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 86,983 miles

ADVISE REPLACE ALL RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTINGS

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 84,511 miles

ADVISE CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT ADVISE CHECK

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 84,511 miles

ADVISE CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE

N/S REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT ADVISE CHECK

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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G791 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,272cc 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 G791 SAA, 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

How do I check the history of G791 SAA?

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What year was G791 SAA registered?

G791 SAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 5 July 1990.

Is G791 SAA safe to buy?

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