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M213 DHY

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,826 mi
Last recorded119,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 DHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2024 119,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) broken (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle too low to put on brake tester

Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,537 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,174 miles

Front Front n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses held to suspension with cable ties.

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r onto rear flexys slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s inner seal /floor holed but not within 30cm of any mounting point.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 110,166 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive failed 1st 2nd fast idle and at idle. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole in end of seal within 30cm of n/s/r axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bracket that holds valve in place broken off. (1.1.17 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative anti roll bar cut off each end. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses held to suspension with cable ties.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r onto rear flexys slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s inner seal /floor holed but not within 30cm of any mounting point.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,136 miles

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,042 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,817 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,817 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,995 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front sills damaced

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

rear engine/gearbox mounting badly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2011 63,993 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

both front sills damaged at front

coolent leak

n/s/f pannel loose

o/s/f seat belt casing missing

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 51,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion and jacking damage to sills

corrosion rear axle mounting areas

passenger wing mirror damaged

spare wheel/tyre missing

Pass 20 May 2009 51,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre - damage to side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,404 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2007 40,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions not tested exhaust blowing

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,784 miles

baffles in rearexhaustbox loose

slight freeplay in both top strut mounts

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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M213 DHY is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M213 DHY, 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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M213 DHY is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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