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P141 TGY

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,673 mi
Last recorded51,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,673 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,669 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,669 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,530 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 44,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,882 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 TGY is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TGY, 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 P141 TGY registered?

P141 TGY is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P141 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 TGY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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