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N78 CKK

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,680 mi
Last recorded185,680 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 CKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 185,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 185,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 173,012 miles

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

n/s mirror poor

windscreen poor

Fail 6 May 2010 172,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror poor

windscreen poor

Pass 23 Apr 2009 160,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 160,639 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 150,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 139,474 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 139,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 126,326 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall, not showing cords

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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N78 CKK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N78 CKK, 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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N78 CKK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 7 April 1996.

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