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K877 PVL

1992 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

107,660 mi
Last recorded107,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Vento114,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK877 PVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,660 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 107,660 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 100,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 94,825 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 94,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,967 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 88,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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K877 PVL is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K877 PVL, 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 K877 PVL registered?

K877 PVL is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K877 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K877 PVL shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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