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M146 TKN

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,460 mi
Last recorded119,460 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 119,460 miles

discs worn

n/s/front wheel rim buckled

alternator drive belt shredded

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2009 119,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator drive belt shredded

both rear tyres going out of shape

discs worn

n/s/front wheel rim buckled

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,985 miles

rust & corrosion in various places

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2008 105,984 miles

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

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

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

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

rust & corrosion in various places

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,890 miles

brake fluid level low

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,890 miles

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

brake fluid level low

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,238 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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M146 TKN is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M146 TKN, 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 M146 TKN registered?

M146 TKN is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 17 June 1995.

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