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P325 THR

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,400 mi
Last recorded148,400 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 THR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 148,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 144,216 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 144,216 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,845 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 128,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 100,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,211 miles

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,333 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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P325 THR is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P325 THR, 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 P325 THR registered?

P325 THR is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P325 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 THR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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