MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
battery insurcure
flat spots on o/s rear and n/s rear wheels
movement in o/s front suspension
rear brake metal pipes rusty and power steering pipes rusty
rust in all wheel arch's
wear in both sides top fron strur mountings
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
battery insurcure
flat spots on o/s rear and n/s rear wheels
movement in o/s front suspension
rear brake metal pipes rusty and power steering pipes rusty
rust in all wheel arch's
wear in both sides top fron strur mountings
both no plates in poor condition
corrosion to floors and inner sills
corrosion to rear wheel arches
damage to rear wheel rims
sill covers fitted
water leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
chips in screen
corrosion to offside rear floor / both inner sills offside rear wheel arch
front no plate cracked
nearside front door handle broken
plastic sill covers fitted
play in steering rack
rear no plate deteriated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front outer sills corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P493 TUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 2,792cc 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 P493 TUD, 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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P493 TUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 September 1996.
Is P493 TUD safe to buy?
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