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P434 JKY

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,047 mi
Last recorded149,047 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 149,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,590 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2008 137,590 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 124,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 111,204 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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P434 JKY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P434 JKY, 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 P434 JKY registered?

P434 JKY is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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