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L526 GVH

1994 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,141 mi
Last recorded138,141 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Gol112,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 GVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 138,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 131,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 131,791 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 127,497 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 127,452 miles

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

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

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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L526 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 112,669 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 L526 GVH, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L526 GVH registered?

L526 GVH is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L526 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 GVH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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