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M397 CVV

1994 Volkswagen Gol

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Gol112,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2008 100,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,469 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 78,029 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2005 69,234 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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M397 CVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol in White 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 M397 CVV, 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 M397 CVV registered?

M397 CVV is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M397 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M397 CVV 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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