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P129 YBV

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 YBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 150,792 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 149,931 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 140,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 120,003 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 120,003 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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P129 YBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P129 YBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P129 YBV registered?

P129 YBV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P129 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 YBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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