MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant leak
nearside sill corroded and holed
off side sill corroded and holed
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to o/s and n/s front sills not within any perscribed areas
o/s/ rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to o/s and n/s front sills not within any perscribed areas
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
only one number plate lamp working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M236 SEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M236 SEF, 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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What year was M236 SEF registered?
M236 SEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 May 1995.
Is M236 SEF safe to buy?
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