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M156 SCJ

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,280 mi
Last recorded11,280 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 SCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 11,280 miles

Oil leak ()

car has been lowerd

Fail 12 Oct 2016 11,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

car has been lowerd

Pass 17 Oct 2015 45,455 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,048 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,045 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 24,839 miles

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

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

All Metal Brake Pipes Corroded.

Fault on Rear Number plate Lights.

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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M156 SCJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M156 SCJ, 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 M156 SCJ registered?

M156 SCJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M156 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M156 SCJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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