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P266 OKN

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 OKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 164,788 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 164,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2008 148,746 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 128,503 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 110,610 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,835 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P266 OKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P266 OKN, 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 P266 OKN registered?

P266 OKN is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P266 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 OKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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