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R966 NTY

1997 Volkswagen Gol

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Gol94,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 NTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGol
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 105,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 105,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 86,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 86,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake lever high

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,409 miles

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

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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R966 NTY is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 94,874 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 R966 NTY, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R966 NTY registered?

R966 NTY is a 1997 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R966 NTY safe to buy?

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