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P615 TNS

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 TNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,954 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 89,954 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,186 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 81,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,091 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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P615 TNS is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P615 TNS, 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 P615 TNS registered?

P615 TNS is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P615 TNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 TNS shows 9 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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