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N76 KAH

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,320 mi
Last recorded101,320 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 KAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusted due to standing.

near side rear indicator lens broken but not showing white light.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,320 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusted due to standing.

near side rear indicator lens broken but not showing white light.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,055 miles

rear box insecure on mid pipe

slight twist in off side front flexi brake pipe

Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,055 miles

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

rear box insecure on mid pipe

slight twist in off side front flexi brake pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,178 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre as slow puncture

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 69,594 miles

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

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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N76 KAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N76 KAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N76 KAH registered?

N76 KAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N76 KAH safe to buy?

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