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P291 TGX

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,818 mi
Last recorded94,818 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,818 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,538 miles

advise offside front inner c.v gaitor split

advise offside front inner cv joint noisey

advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 13 Jun 2011 92,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise offside front inner c.v gaitor split

advise offside front inner cv joint noisey

advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 85,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,537 miles

1,Adviseable to adjust parking brake reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 80,914 miles

1,Offside front driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,082 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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P291 TGX is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P291 TGX, 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 P291 TGX registered?

P291 TGX is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P291 TGX safe to buy?

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