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M138 MYH

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,159 mi
Last recorded54,159 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 MYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,159 miles

engine area oily underneath

front no. plate deteriorating

wipers could be better

Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine area oily underneath

front no. plate deteriorating

wipers could be better

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust blowing slightly

front no. plate deteriorated

some play in front strut top mountings

Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blowing slightly

front no. plate deteriorated

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 5 May 2015 38,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s front tyre cracked & perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery slightly loose

some play in front strut top mountings

Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,939 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery slightly loose

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre casings deterioating due to age

slight lift/play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,133 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

coolant level below min marker on reservoir

gearbox oily

offside front tyre wearing thin on shoulders

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,507 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

driver side wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,514 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,458 miles

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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M138 MYH is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M138 MYH, 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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M138 MYH is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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