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P440 TGW

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 TGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2006 111,825 miles

Outer 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.

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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P440 TGW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P440 TGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P440 TGW?

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What year was P440 TGW registered?

P440 TGW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P440 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 TGW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P440 TGW have outstanding finance?

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