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H872 MEV

1991 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,413 mi
Last recorded74,413 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Gol115,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,413 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,914 miles

Refer to advisorory sheet number 720801046369

Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hot air intake hose is split

n/s front brake hose,rubber support mounting is broken

rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H872 MEV is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,743 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 H872 MEV, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H872 MEV registered?

H872 MEV is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H872 MEV safe to buy?

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