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H947 GNE

1991 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,908 mi
Last recorded123,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Gol115,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH947 GNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 123,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 123,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 120,010 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 119,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,737 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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H947 GNE is a 1991 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 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 H947 GNE, 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 H947 GNE registered?

H947 GNE is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H947 GNE safe to buy?

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