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M168 OWN

1995 Volkswagen Gol

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Gol99,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 OWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 149,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 149,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 139,829 miles

front brake dics going rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2006 130,928 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 130,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

car has an oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 117,270 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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M168 OWN is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 99,569 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 M168 OWN, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M168 OWN registered?

M168 OWN is a 1995 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M168 OWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M168 OWN shows 6 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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