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G866 PGK

1990 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 PGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,733 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Slight movement steering column.Wipers noisey in operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Slight movement steering column.Wipers noisey in operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,248 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R hand brake low effort.Surface rust front discs.O/S mirror glass slightly loose.Slight movement steering column.Slightly long hand brake travel.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 87,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R hand brake low effort.Surface rust front discs.O/S mirror glass slightly loose.Slight movement steering column.Slightly long hand brake travel.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,240 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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G866 PGK is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G866 PGK, 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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G866 PGK is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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