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P290 MKK

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 MKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,548 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights light up with fog light ? (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,080 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,690 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,690 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,200 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,171 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,674 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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P290 MKK is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P290 MKK, 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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P290 MKK is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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