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M145 TEF

1995 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 TEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2011 109,919 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 107,388 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 107,388 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 102,059 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 102,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 98,084 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,073 miles

advirories still in effect from test No 952668857103

Fail 7 Jun 2007 94,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,475 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 90,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2006 90,467 miles

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

N/S/F steering rack arm has slight free play in it.

N/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroding

N/S/R wheel arch corroding

nail in O/S/F tyre

radiator starting to leak

steering colum top bush has freeplay in it.

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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M145 TEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 M145 TEF, 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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M145 TEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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