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K487 XRP

1992 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,729 mi
Last recorded167,729 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Vento114,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 XRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 167,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 167,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

front grille insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2005 160,690 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 160,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

10mm stone chip in zone a of windscreen

exhaust tail pipe blowing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?

Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
5,331
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,776
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,062
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,658
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,535
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K487 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 114,916 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 Vento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,776 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K487 XRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Vento typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K487 XRP registered?

K487 XRP is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K487 XRP safe to buy?

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