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P452 EUD

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front outer sills damaged

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills damaged

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear axle bush starting to de-bond and perish

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,127 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,545 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 83,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,622 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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P452 EUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P452 EUD, 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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P452 EUD is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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