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P319 HTW

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 HTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 51,198 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 48,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 47,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 45,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,298 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,523 miles

Nearside seal damaged

Offside seal damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,918 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,363 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,420 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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P319 HTW is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P319 HTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P319 HTW registered?

P319 HTW is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 September 1996.

Is P319 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 HTW shows 24 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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