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H880 GBX

1991 Volkswagen Gol

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Gol115,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH880 GBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 138,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer side nwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear osr suspension mnt cover plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 138,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear osr suspension mnt cover plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 138,777 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 138,777 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,779 miles

all four tyres getting perished

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2019 138,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres getting perished

brake pipes undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyres splitting

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 151,383 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 151,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 149,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 149,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 147,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 141,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 129,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 119,584 miles

oil leak

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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H880 GBX is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H880 GBX, 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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H880 GBX is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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