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M187 FBJ

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,495 mi
Last recorded172,495 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 FBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 172,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in both outer sills

corrosion in brake pipes generally

corrosion in fuel tank straps

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion in vehicle generally

slight age cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front suspension components generally

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

corrosion in vehicle generally

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 169,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front suspension components generally

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

corrosion in vehicle generally

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 165,371 miles

both front outer sills corroded & holed, recommend welding.

corrosion in both outer & under sills

corrosion in front subframe & offside front suspension wishbone

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight deterioration in nearside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2012 165,362 miles

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

both front outer sills corroded & holed, recommend welding.

corrosion in both outer & under sills

corrosion in front subframe & offside front suspension wishbone

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight deterioration in nearside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2011 161,130 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearide engine/gear box mounting broken

slight corrosion generally

Fail 4 Apr 2011 161,122 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

slight corrosion generally

Pass 18 Mar 2010 156,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion in various rear brake pipes

rear number plate damaged

slight corrosion in vehicle and components generally

Fail 18 Mar 2010 156,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion in various rear brake pipes

rear number plate damaged

slight corrosion in vehicle and components generally

Pass 26 Mar 2009 152,965 miles

corrosion in floor pan/outer sill lip

corrosion in power steering pipe

corrosion in rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in offside outer sill and under sill

nearside front floor to under sill corroded and holed

nearside outer sill corroded and holed(front section)

offside rear brake pipe corroded(from brake hose)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 147,939 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion offside front outer & under sill

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed

Pass 30 Mar 2007 142,067 miles

corrosion in floor pan

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch/sill end

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 5 Apr 2006 136,090 miles

advises as per original test

Fail 31 Mar 2006 136,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced corrosion in offside front floor/chassis

corrosion in rear brake pipes

movement at steering coloumn (adjustable)

slight corrosion in both front floors to under sills

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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M187 FBJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M187 FBJ, 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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M187 FBJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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