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P123 OBU

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,670 mi
Last recorded174,670 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 174,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 158,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 158,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 145,370 miles

n/s/r floor excessively corroded and holed

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder rusty

slight play in n/s wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 145,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r floor excessively corroded and holed

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder rusty

slight play in n/s wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 139,700 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 139,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 132,212 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 132,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,077 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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P123 OBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P123 OBU, 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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P123 OBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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