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P603 POU

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 130,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 12 Oct 2013 123,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,361 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,438 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 67,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 67,234 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn.

slight play detected within adjustable steering coloum.

slight play detected within both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 47,719 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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P603 POU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P603 POU, 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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P603 POU is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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