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M172 PBA

1995 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 PBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,310 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded and outer sill but not holed at this stage

Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,553 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,553 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 92,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M172 PBA is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M172 PBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M172 PBA registered?

M172 PBA is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M172 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M172 PBA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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