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N503 GLL

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,744 mi
Last recorded219,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 GLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 219,744 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 212,287 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 203,896 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 203,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

buckle in n/s/r rim

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r shocks weaping, advise set of shocks

o/s/f steering knucle has slight play

rear axle bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 189,022 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 189,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear axel bushes perrished

all shocks worn

both front flexis perrished

both strut mounts have play

front discs and pads low

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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N503 GLL is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N503 GLL, 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 N503 GLL registered?

N503 GLL is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N503 GLL safe to buy?

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