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N626 GMJ

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,182 mi
Last recorded229,182 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN626 GMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 229,182 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 224,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 224,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 205,733 miles

slight play in near side rack

brake pipes corrded

off side front seatbelt started to fray

off side front wishbone rear bush worn

oil leaks

slight plat in off side rear bearing

Fail 3 Jan 2006 196,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise brake pipes corroded

advise near side rear shock damp

advise play in near side steering rack end

advsie off side front wishbone rear bush spliting

Pass 3 Jan 2006 196,662 miles

advise brake pipes corroded

advise near side rear shock damp

advise play in near side steering rack end

advsie off side front wishbone rear bush spliting

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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N626 GMJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue 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 N626 GMJ, 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 N626 GMJ registered?

N626 GMJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N626 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N626 GMJ shows 6 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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