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P522 THR

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 THR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2009 96,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 84,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 75,886 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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P522 THR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P522 THR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P522 THR?

You can check the full history of P522 THR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P522 THR registered?

P522 THR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P522 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 THR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P522 THR have outstanding finance?

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