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N483 WUP

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,127 mi
Last recorded149,127 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 WUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 149,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front floors damaged / sills

handbrake on 16%

Pass 30 Nov 2024 143,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front floors lower sills damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear OSR handbrake reading lower compared to NSR

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,839 miles

both front floors lower sills damaged

off side rear handbrake reading low compared to near side rear.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,907 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake & rear parking brake efficiency on minimum level

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,873 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front sills damaged

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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N483 WUP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N483 WUP, 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 N483 WUP registered?

N483 WUP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N483 WUP safe to buy?

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