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P136 PYA

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,880 mi
Last recorded120,880 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,880 miles

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

rear number plate slihgtly faded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear reg slightly faded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 112,896 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear reg slightly faded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 108,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 108,860 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 104,871 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 98,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 91,856 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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P136 PYA 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 P136 PYA, 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 P136 PYA registered?

P136 PYA is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P136 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 PYA 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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