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N408 NGN

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 125,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,163 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r shock absorbers have minor leaks

o/s/f floor pan corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

Fail 4 Jul 2009 121,109 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r shock absorbers have minor leaks

o/s/f floor pan corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

Pass 28 Jun 2008 117,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 114,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 110,301 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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N408 NGN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N408 NGN, 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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N408 NGN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N408 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N408 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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