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P141 PEW

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 PEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 63,830 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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P141 PEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P141 PEW, 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 P141 PEW registered?

P141 PEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P141 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 PEW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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