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M224 DSD

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,239 mi
Last recorded44,239 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 DSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,239 miles

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

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

o/s/f door step slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,302 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 34,741 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 34,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 May 2006 31,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 31,833 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

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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M224 DSD is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M224 DSD, 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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M224 DSD is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M224 DSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 DSD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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