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P159 RTW

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,978 mi
Last recorded100,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 RTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,054 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 85,245 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 85,239 miles

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

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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P159 RTW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P159 RTW, 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 P159 RTW registered?

P159 RTW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P159 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 RTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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