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N387 KFA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,463 mi
Last recorded78,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 KFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 59,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 52,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,591 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,172 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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N387 KFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 N387 KFA, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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N387 KFA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N387 KFA safe to buy?

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