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N935 NFG

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 NFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,377 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,350 miles

air bag light on

both front shock top mount.s worn

both front tyres worn

both o/s wheel arch's very corroded

centre exhaust silencer corroded

engine oil leak

front n/s head light damp

n/s door mirror damaged

rear centre brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 112,345 miles

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

air bag light on

both front shock top mount.s worn

both front tyres worn

both o/s wheel arch's very corroded

centre exhaust silencer corroded

engine oil leak

front n/s head light damp

n/s door mirror damaged

rear centre brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,330 miles

Air bag waring lihgt on

Both front shock absorber top mountings worn

Both front tyres worn

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front nearside anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

Offside inner c/v gatour inscure

Rear nearside seat belt worn

Rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 8 Dec 2008 110,141 miles

air bag light is on

both front shock. top mounts worn

brake pedal slightly spongy

f/brake discs & pads are worn

f/o/s tyre has a nail in

n/s flasher repeater will require further attention

steering top mount worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,948 miles

air-bag light on

engine oil leak

o/s inner cv gaiter split

r/n/s caliper carrier , lower bolt, has been over stretched

Fail 7 Dec 2007 100,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

air-bag light on

engine oil leak

o/s inner cv gaiter split

r/n/s brake pad may be worn below 1.5mm

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,383 miles

air bag light is on

r/n/s tyre perished

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Dec 2005 94,901 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON †EXHAUST CORRODED †O/S INNER CV GATOUR INSCURE †NAIL IN REAR O/S TYRE †EIGINE OIL LEAK

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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N935 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N935 NFG, 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 N935 NFG registered?

N935 NFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N935 NFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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