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N861 DYA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,871 mi
Last recorded229,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 DYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 229,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp boken

Pass 31 Jan 2025 227,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 227,878 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 226,064 miles

All under body covered under seal

Car lowered at the time of test

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seats missing at the time of test

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 226,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under body covered under seal

Car lowered at the time of test

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seats missing at the time of test

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 224,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 222,734 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 222,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 220,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 219,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 214,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 211,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 208,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 204,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 204,745 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 200,240 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 148,131 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 144,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 139,332 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 139,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 133,582 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 128,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 118,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 113,658 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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N861 DYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N861 DYA, 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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N861 DYA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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