MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Accident damage to offside front wing.
Both rear brakes binding slightly.
Both sills in poor condition with surface rust.
Brake warning light stays on.
Nearside front road wheel damaged.
Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.
Offside handbrake cable in poor condition.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Rear number plate fading.
Wiper blades slightly smeary.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P256 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P256 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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P256 CCY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 7 November 1996.
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