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P477 EOP

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 EOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,500 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,500 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,387 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,172 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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P477 EOP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P477 EOP, 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 P477 EOP registered?

P477 EOP is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P477 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 EOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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