MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body has extensive surface corrosion all around
Body has extensive surface corrosion all around
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front floor pan has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front wipers starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/ n/s/f outer sill damege
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P474 BWN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P474 BWN, 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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P474 BWN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 30 September 1996.
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