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M123 AMB

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,169 mi
Last recorded153,169 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 AMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 153,169 miles

all remaining metal brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust corrosion at rear.

front and rear number plates slightly impaired.

fuel tank strap corrosion.

heavy oil leak.

heavy underbody corrosion.

n/s/front metal brake pipe corrosion.

n/s/front wishbone slight corrosion.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe corrosion.

o/s rear and o/s front wheel arch corrosion.

o/s/front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 153,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates showing slight fatigue.

front and rear suspension components showing corrosion.

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel tank straps showing corrosion.

heavy oil leaks.

n/s/front wishbone showing slight corrosion.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 152,470 miles

engine oil leaks.

front and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front brake pads low.

front wishbone corrosion.

n/s and o/s sill corrosion.

under body corrosion.

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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M123 AMB is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M123 AMB, 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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M123 AMB is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M123 AMB safe to buy?

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