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P103 AFH

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 AFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 151,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2010 145,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,414 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 137,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 132,074 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 126,805 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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P103 AFH is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 106,706 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 P103 AFH, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P103 AFH registered?

P103 AFH is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P103 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 AFH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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