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P175 HAS

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,063 mi
Last recorded130,063 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 HAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 130,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 130,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,786 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 124,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 113,843 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 113,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 102,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 72,526 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 72,311 miles

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

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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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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The MOT history for P175 HAS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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