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P115 HKA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,290 mi
Last recorded70,290 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 HKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 70,285 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,775 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 69,775 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,295 miles

No history of cambelt replacement

Rear Both rear bump stops perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,804 miles

both rear bump stops cracked and perrished

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,165 miles

N/S/R bump stop split

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R bump stop split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R bump stop split

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R bump stop split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bump stops perished

Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,510 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear axel bushes splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P115 HKA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P115 HKA, 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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P115 HKA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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