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P210 OWJ

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,615 mi
Last recorded40,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 OWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013

Air bag light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear linkage stiff

Fail 31 Jan 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Catalytic converter broken up inside exhaust box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear linkage stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,376 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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P210 OWJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P210 OWJ, 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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What year was P210 OWJ registered?

P210 OWJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P210 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 OWJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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