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M224 VFC

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 VFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,590 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2012 116,024 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 116,024 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 103,901 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 103,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s front door damaged

repaired o/s rear floor

Fail 25 Sep 2006 97,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 93,550 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine missfire on idle speed

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 VFC is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFC, 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 M224 VFC registered?

M224 VFC is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M224 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 VFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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