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N566 KWY

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,509 mi
Last recorded92,509 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 92,380 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,828 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,349 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,644 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N566 KWY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 N566 KWY, 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 N566 KWY registered?

N566 KWY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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