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M226 DBX

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 DBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 96,114 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 96,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M226 DBX is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M226 DBX, 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 M226 DBX registered?

M226 DBX is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M226 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 DBX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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