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P557 WUD

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 WUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,016 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,636 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise sill covers fitted. †advise front and rear inner brake pads look low.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,262 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P557 WUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 P557 WUD, 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 P557 WUD registered?

P557 WUD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P557 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 WUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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