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N615 LHU

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,825 mi
Last recorded184,825 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 184,825 miles

Both front lower sills damaged and starting to rust

Nearside rear brake slight grab

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 184,825 miles

Both front lower sills damaged and starting to rust

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake slight grab

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 178,226 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 178,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 174,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 174,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 170,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 170,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 165,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 160,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 160,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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N615 LHU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N615 LHU, 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 N615 LHU registered?

N615 LHU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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