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P491 GKE

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,543 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,901 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,819 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,919 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,206 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,957 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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P491 GKE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P491 GKE, 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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P491 GKE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P491 GKE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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