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P425 CEP

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,457 mi
Last recorded185,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 CEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 185,457 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 185,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

drivers seat loose

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Jul 2009 176,348 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s rear indicator

o/s front sillcorroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 176,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s rear indicator

o/s front sillcorroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 166,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 166,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 151,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 151,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 138,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 138,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P425 CEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P425 CEP, 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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P425 CEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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