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P125 VGB

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,934 mi
Last recorded113,934 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 VGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 113,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,934 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,387 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,878 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 77,878 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,651 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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P125 VGB is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P125 VGB, 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 P125 VGB registered?

P125 VGB is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P125 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 VGB shows 9 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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