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G902 LUJ

1990 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Gol111,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG902 LUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 120,743 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2008 120,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 116,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 110,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 108,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 108,468 miles

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

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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G902 LUJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G902 LUJ, 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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G902 LUJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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