MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill/floor holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan holed as marked in five places front to rear (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering wheel loose (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front door hinges worn out
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion various areas
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside floorpan holed not in prescribed area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P407 UAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P407 UAD, 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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P407 UAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 23 August 1996.
Is P407 UAD safe to buy?
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