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P347 VFG

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,657 mi
Last recorded70,657 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2009 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,430 miles

rear brake adjuster n/s slack movement but pedal travel ok

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,732 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,559 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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P347 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P347 VFG, 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.

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What year was P347 VFG registered?

P347 VFG is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P347 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 VFG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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