MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
advanced wear in n/s front top suspension mnt
o/s front flexy brake pipe perished
oil level high
play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s front flexy brake pipe perished
o/s front tyre worn heavily on edges and tread worn to 2.5mm
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s front flexy brake pipe perished
o/s front tyre worn heavily on edges and tread worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear sub frame front bushes worn
slight cut in o/s rear tyre wall
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
play in both rear wheel bearings
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear sub frame front bushes worn
slight cut in o/s rear tyre wall
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front roll link bar bushes worn
light swith loose
o/s front brake binding slightly
o/s front flexy pipe perished
play in both rear wheel bearings
slight exhaust blow from exhaust front pipe
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight lift in both front suspension top mountings
Slight lift in top of sreering colum
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight lift in both front suspension top mountings
Slight lift in top of sreering colum
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake fluid level between min/max marks.
front brake inbalance at 21%.max permissable 25%!
rear exhaust silencer corroding at outer skin.
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P173 JKU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 P173 JKU, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P173 JKU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 17 September 1996.
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