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N64 CND

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

316,529 mi
Last recorded316,529 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 CND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 316,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 314,852 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 312,286 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo pipe perished (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 310,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

barke servo pipe cracking but not leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2020 308,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 304,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 300,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2016 292,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis - rear beam flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 281,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 273,409 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre on 3mm of tread.

Pass 16 May 2013 265,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 256,767 miles

Brake Pipes Under Bonnett Covered With Rubber Hose Limiting View

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

Rear Wheel Bearings Slightly Noisy

Fail 16 May 2012 256,764 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake Pipes Under Bonnett Covered With Rubber Hose Limiting View

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

Rear Wheel Bearings Slightly Noisy

Pass 16 May 2011 247,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 237,979 miles

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

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

advise emits black smoke on acceleration just passing metered test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 230,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 223,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 223,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 210,932 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 210,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 193,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N64 CND is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N64 CND, 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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N64 CND is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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