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H981 GNE

1991 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Gol115,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 GNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,132 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 84,206 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 84,206 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

washers are weak

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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H981 GNE is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H981 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H981 GNE registered?

H981 GNE is a 1991 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 11 March 1991.

Is H981 GNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H981 GNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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