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M104 NBU

1995 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,981 mi
Last recorded163,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 NBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 163,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 153,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 137,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 137,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,723 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 126,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 121,495 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 107,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,410 miles

offside front lamp has slight moist in it, nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play, both rear flexy brake pipes slight corrosion, front no plate slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,441 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005

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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M104 NBU is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 106,056 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 M104 NBU, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M104 NBU registered?

M104 NBU is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M104 NBU safe to buy?

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