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P188 VRG

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edges

Fail 21 Aug 2007 81,567 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,395 miles

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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P188 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P188 VRG, 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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How do I check the history of P188 VRG?

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What year was P188 VRG registered?

P188 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P188 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 VRG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P188 VRG have outstanding finance?

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