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M238 TKN

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,305 mi
Last recorded17,305 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 17,305 miles

o/s raer number plate lamp insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2007 17,305 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s raer number plate lamp insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 166,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light stays on

Pass 15 Nov 2005 158,604 miles

slight brake pedal travel

slight earth fault on rear lights

Fail 15 Nov 2005 158,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake pedal travel

slight earth fault on rear lights

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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M238 TKN is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M238 TKN, 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 M238 TKN registered?

M238 TKN is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 17 June 1995.

Is M238 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M238 TKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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