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N728 BDC

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,223 mi
Last recorded174,223 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 BDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 174,223 miles

vehicle has been lowered on suspension. certain components cannot be fully tested

Pass 18 Oct 2011 164,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle front mountinb bushes are deteriorated but no movement

both rear wheel arches are corroding

near side front passenger floor is corroding around drain bung

near suide rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

number plate lamps both came on when tapped lightly by hand

Fail 18 Oct 2011 164,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle front mountinb bushes are deteriorated but no movement

both rear wheel arches are corroding

near side front passenger floor is corroding around drain bung

near suide rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

number plate lamps both came on when tapped lightly by hand

Fail 12 Oct 2010 159,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 159,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 153,338 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 7 Oct 2009 153,338 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Oct 2008 142,222 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 137,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 128,449 miles

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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N728 BDC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N728 BDC, 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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N728 BDC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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