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N818 DJC

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,183 mi
Last recorded79,183 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 DJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,183 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,434 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,240 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,041 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,138 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,154 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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N818 DJC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N818 DJC, 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 N818 DJC registered?

N818 DJC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 21 January 1996.

Is N818 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 DJC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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