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P649 JJN

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,559 mi
Last recorded161,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 JJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 161,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 148,825 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 148,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes/hoses greased/undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condition of exhaust system.

metal brake pipes starting to corrode and have been greased.

near side outer sill starting to corrode.

off side front tyre starting to perish.

under side of vehicle has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 124,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 124,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 121,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 113,463 miles

Brake pipe heavly greased in places, unable to carry out full inspection

Damage to nearside front floor to inner sill borderline

Front brake imbalance borderline at 25%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 100,554 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily greased passed as seen

Pass 12 Sep 2005 96,734 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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P649 JJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P649 JJN, 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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P649 JJN is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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