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P148 MBU

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 MBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 78,950 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P148 MBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P148 MBU, 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 P148 MBU registered?

P148 MBU is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P148 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 MBU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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