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P1 EDO

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,203 mi
Last recorded138,203 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 EDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 138,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 133,167 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 123,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

fuel tank straps corroded

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

slight drag on both f/wheels

Pass 7 Nov 2006 123,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

f/brake discs badly deteriated & pads appear thin

fuel tank straps corroded

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

slight drag on both f/wheels

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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P1 EDO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P1 EDO, 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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What year was P1 EDO registered?

P1 EDO is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P1 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 EDO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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