MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Battery insecure
Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P473 ERP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P473 ERP, 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 P473 ERP registered?
P473 ERP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 August 1996.
Is P473 ERP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P473 ERP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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