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P49 XDW

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,968 mi
Last recorded162,968 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 XDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 162,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 151,855 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f coil spring different from n/s/f

Fail 22 Jan 2009 151,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 144,377 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 144,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise on n/s/f flexible brake hose perished slightly

Advise on o/s/f flexible brake hose perished slightly

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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P49 XDW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 106,706 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 P49 XDW, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P49 XDW registered?

P49 XDW is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P49 XDW safe to buy?

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