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M120 NBU

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,713 mi
Last recorded161,713 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 NBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 161,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 161,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake pipe union damaged

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside rear wheel arch has been repaired

Fail 9 Apr 2009 161,373 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades stating to split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 154,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 146,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,074 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 130,069 miles

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

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

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

corrosion started on front to rear brake pipes

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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M120 NBU is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M120 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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M120 NBU is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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