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K887 WVV

1992 Volkswagen Vento

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Vento114,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 WVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,476 miles

both outer sills/floors heavily corroded and holed but not in prescibed areas

front suspension corroded

front tyres cracking

rear beam corroded and bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,771 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside front sill corroded and holed

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general under body corrosion

nearside front sill corroded and holed

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,331 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blow

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,641 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,958 miles

†fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2005 64,936 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 64,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

foot brake travel †n/s/f tyre on limit 185/60r14h †coolant level low †clutch pedal creaking †front brake imbalance

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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K887 WVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K887 WVV, 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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K887 WVV is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 September 1992.

Is K887 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K887 WVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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