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M179 RKK

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 RKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

damage to o/s and n/s front of lower sills

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to o/s and n/s front of lower sills

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,014 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 88,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,833 miles

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

damaqge on o/s lower sill

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2007 79,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 79,949 miles

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

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

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

crack in front nuber plate

leak on exhaust cat

Pass 26 Aug 2006 78,214 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 78,055 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering belt lose

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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M179 RKK is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M179 RKK, 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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M179 RKK is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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