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K801 RKM

1992 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,262 mi
Last recorded107,262 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Vento114,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 RKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,994 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,867 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 94,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 94,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

near side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,656 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 80,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 80,447 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K801 RKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K801 RKM, 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 K801 RKM registered?

K801 RKM is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K801 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K801 RKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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