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P615 XTT

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,620 mi
Last recorded136,620 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 XTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 136,620 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle (NS + OS front jack points)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Lowered vehicle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox rubber mount weak

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox rubber mount weak

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE NOISE FRONT & REAR

BRAKE REQUIRE BEDDING IN, VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

CENTRE CHASSIS EXHAUST SUPPORT DAMAGED

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHS PEELING

REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion to underbody brake pipes and power steering pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,917 miles

underbody brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2007 78,234 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES. †REAR BRAKE PADS WORN, DISCS UNDERCUT, CORRODED & SLIGHT PITTING OUTER EDGES. †

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,831 miles

N/s rear brake disc pitted †

Fail 18 Feb 2006 75,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes. †

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 XTT is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P615 XTT, 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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P615 XTT is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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