MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Both Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
Small Stonechip In Windscreen
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers door mirror cracked
plastic outer sill covers fitted
suspension drops in MOT jacking position
Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers door mirror cracked
plastic outer sill covers fitted
suspension drops in MOT jacking position
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front sills weak
drivers door mirror cracked
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension drops in moy possition
suspension drops in mot possition but all ok
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N38 FTU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 N38 FTU, 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.
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What year was N38 FTU registered?
N38 FTU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 January 1996.
Is N38 FTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N38 FTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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