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P209 JSM

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 JSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside inner sills rusted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,255 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion drivers foot well area some corrosion evident around drain bung (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,764 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,033 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 13,390 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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P209 JSM is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P209 JSM, 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 P209 JSM registered?

P209 JSM is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P209 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 JSM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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