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Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
brake pipes unerneath vehicle corroded slightly
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
nearside rear brake binding slightly
wheel arches corroded
Coolant leak
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
brake pipes unerneath vehicle corroded slightly
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
nearside rear brake binding slightly
wheel arches corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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N585 APY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N585 APY, 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 N585 APY registered?
N585 APY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N585 APY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N585 APY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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