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M239 RWP

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 RWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,076 miles

both front outer sill corroded but not with in 30 cms of components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 124,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front outer sill corroded but not with in 30 cms of components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,278 miles

osr tyre deteriorating

rust to nsf sill

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,960 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,863 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front outer sill both sides rotten but not in perscribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,307 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear brake pipe s slightly corroded

front and rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

n/s + o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,684 miles

front floor both sides signs of corrosion not with in 30 cm all brake pipes surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,550 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake pipes rusty

offside and nearside front floors rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 111,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight wear in rear axle bushes.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 104,477 miles

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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M239 RWP is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M239 RWP, 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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M239 RWP is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 July 1995.

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