MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
engine oil leak
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
nearside wiper blade split on ends
offside and nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded
offside and nearside front outer sill lips damaged
play in offside and nearside front top strutt mounts
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
nearside wiper blade split on ends
offside and nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded
offside and nearside front outer sill lips damaged
play in offside and nearside front top strutt mounts
slight front brake judder also slightly out of balance
cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items
early corrosion rear brake pipes
nearside front brake pipe corroded on end
nearside front wishbone rear bush worn
cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items
engine oil leak, oil level is low
fuel tank straps are corroded
offside front wishbone rear bush is separating
partial inspection only of offside and nearside rear seat belts (child seats fitted)
play in front top strutt mounts
windscreen chipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N917 EHK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N917 EHK, 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 N917 EHK registered?
N917 EHK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 13 January 1996.
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