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N86 UFJ

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,095 mi
Last recorded130,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 UFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 130,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 122,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 111,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 107,797 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 107,797 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Odd tyre tread patterns rear †Both rear bump stops u/s †N/s rear wheel brg play †

Pass 6 Dec 2005 93,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 93,400 miles

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

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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N86 UFJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N86 UFJ, 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 N86 UFJ registered?

N86 UFJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N86 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N86 UFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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