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N441 MFE

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN441 MFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 138,163 miles

vehicle is lowerd

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhurst crodded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 136,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all 4 wheel arch crodded

both front tyre wearing thin inner edge

vehicle is lowerd

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 120,490 miles

Oil leak

both outer seals damaged

both rear floors corroded

offside front floor corroded and weak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 120,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both outer seals damaged

both rear floors corroded

offside front floor corroded and weak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 112,245 miles

Exhaust tailpipe has had temporary repair. Secure and gas tight at time of test.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,619 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 79,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,386 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,147 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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N441 MFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N441 MFE, 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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What year was N441 MFE registered?

N441 MFE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N441 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N441 MFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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