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M21 MND

1994 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Gol112,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 MND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,745 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 58,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracking.

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2005 48,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 48,844 miles

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

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

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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M21 MND is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M21 MND, 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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M21 MND is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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