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M489 SWY

1994 Volkswagen Gol

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Gol112,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 66,740 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

horn button slightly faulty

offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread pattern

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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M489 SWY is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M489 SWY, 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 M489 SWY registered?

M489 SWY is a 1994 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 12 October 1994.

Is M489 SWY safe to buy?

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