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N509 MHS

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 MHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,477 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,477 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

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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N509 MHS is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N509 MHS, 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

How do I check the history of N509 MHS?

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What year was N509 MHS registered?

N509 MHS is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N509 MHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 MHS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N509 MHS have outstanding finance?

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