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N936 DJN

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,634 mi
Last recorded188,634 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 DJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 188,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 188,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 178,094 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 178,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

lower steering column cover fitted. 4 wheel trims fitted. n/s front fog light lens damaged. slight free play in o/s/rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 165,537 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 152,531 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 152,531 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N936 DJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N936 DJN, 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 N936 DJN registered?

N936 DJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N936 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N936 DJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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