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P378 KDP

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,208 mi
Last recorded116,208 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 KDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,208 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,182 miles

Near-side front shock absorber weeping

Off-side rear steel brake pipe corroded.

clutch cable suspect, pedal creaks.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops broken

nearside front outer sill corroded/holed outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,069 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front shock top mounts movement with suspension hanging †

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

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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P378 KDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P378 KDP, 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 P378 KDP registered?

P378 KDP is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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