MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Both main centre brake pipes corroded
Both rear shock absorbers and springs weak
General body damage
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front floor to sill corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
Offside rear tyre underinflated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Both main centre brake pipes corroded
Both rear shock absorbers and springs weak
General body damage
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front floor to sill corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)
Offside rear tyre underinflated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
All Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
Body Damage On The Nearside Front Wing & Nearside Front Door
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Entire Engine Bay Concealed From Beneath
Front Bumper Insecure On The Nearside
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Floor Corroded Where It Meets The Outer Sill
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake Light Lens Slightly Cracked/Damaged
Vehicle Was Wet When Tested
Offside Rear Bumper Insecure & Sticking Out
offside rear light lens cracked
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre perished
nearside wiper blade
offside and nearside front sills damaged and corrouded
offside headlight damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre perished
nearside wiper blade
offside and nearside front sills damaged and corrouded
offside headlight damaged
offside rear light lens cracked
rear bumper damaged
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
both front flexible brake hoses are perished
both rear wheel arches are rusty
off side rear metal brake pipe is rusty
slight bodywork damage to the near side front door and wing
slight damage to the off side tail lamp lens cover
slight movement on both rear hubs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
both front flexible brake hoses are perished
both rear wheel arches are rusty
off side rear metal brake pipe is rusty
slight bodywork damage to the near side front door and wing
slight damage to the off side tail lamp lens cover
slight movement on both rear hubs
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
near side rear tyre has a nail in it
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P175 HAS is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P175 HAS, 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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P175 HAS is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 May 1997.
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