MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
some play in nearside steering arm.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
some play in nearside steering arm.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
wiper blades a bit worn.
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
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N703 ESP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N703 ESP, 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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N703 ESP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 8 April 1996.
Is N703 ESP safe to buy?
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