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N826 KGP

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch is on verge of slipping.

Engine has a serious oil leak - possibly from pressure sensor switch.

Offside driveshaft inner CV boot is split.

Offside outer sill is damaged - not in testable area.

Rear wheel arches are in poor condition and should be repaired soon to avoid sharp edges.

This vehicle carries a DVLA 'seriously damaged' marker.

Windscreen has several small stone chips - within mot limits.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 85,667 miles

Engine leaking oil?

Engine noise from cam belt / water pump area.

Front suspension strut top mounts have quite a lot of lift when unloaded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radiator grille is broken at offside.

Rear number plate is possibly illegal due to reduced lower border - should be replaced.

This vehicle carries a DVLA 'seriously damaged' marker.

Underside of vehicle is very muddy.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 85,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine leaking oil?

Engine noise from cam belt / water pump area.

Front suspension strut top mounts have quite a lot of lift when unloaded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radiator grille is broken at offside.

Rear number plate is possibly illegal due to reduced lower border - should be replaced.

This vehicle carries a DVLA 'seriously damaged' marker.

Underside of vehicle is very muddy.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,400 miles

vt32 issued on test no 711700546393 still applies

Fail 6 Dec 2006 75,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s of grill broken

rear brakes noisy under application

vechile has dvla serious damage marker on it

veichle very muddy underneath

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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N826 KGP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N826 KGP, 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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N826 KGP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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