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P154 XWV

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 XWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,283 miles

both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

front number plate damaged

starter motor has intermittant fault

Fail 4 Oct 2010 91,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

front number plate damaged

starter motor has intermittant fault

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 67,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,818 miles

advise both front suspension top mounts have some play †

advise o/s front tyre worn close to limit †

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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P154 XWV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P154 XWV, 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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P154 XWV is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P154 XWV safe to buy?

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