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N226 JNS

1995 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,927 mi
Last recorded115,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Vento106,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 JNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 115,927 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside wing lower rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2011 115,927 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wing lower rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2010 112,995 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 112,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2009 111,895 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2009 111,895 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 100,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 92,202 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 92,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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N226 JNS is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N226 JNS, 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 N226 JNS registered?

N226 JNS is a 1995 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N226 JNS safe to buy?

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