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N870 BBA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 BBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,134 miles

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

advise major engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 101,134 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

advise major engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,947 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,688 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,195 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 95,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 95,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,385 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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N870 BBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol 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 N870 BBA, 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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What year was N870 BBA registered?

N870 BBA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N870 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 BBA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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