MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
general underside corrosion
all brakepipes are covered in grease
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
all brakepipes are covered in grease
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Brake pipe corrosion
Corrosion around exterior
Front number plate deteriorated
N/S wiper blade split
Oil leak
Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated
Slight bearing play to n/s/r
Slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Brake pipe corrosion
Corrosion around exterior
Front number plate deteriorated
N/S wiper blade split
Oil leak
Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated
Slight bearing play to n/s/r
Slight play in steering column
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on front exhaust pipe weld,slight leak
slight corrosion around under-carriage
unable to fully assess brake pipes due to grease coating
corrosion on front exhaust pipe weld,slight leak
slight corrosion around under-carriage
unable to fully assess brake pipes due to grease coating
Advise front brake flexis starting to crack
Advise nearside rear shockabsorber has neglible damping effect
Advise offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
Advise underbody corrosion started in places
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
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P159 YJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YJO, 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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P159 YJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 6 January 1997.
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