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P253 CCY

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,407 mi
Last recorded122,407 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 122,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear cill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 111,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,234 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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P253 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P253 CCY, 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 P253 CCY registered?

P253 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P253 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 CCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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