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P665 UYJ

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,844 mi
Last recorded75,844 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 75,844 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 68,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 68,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 64,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,836 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to o/side rear bumper

all brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Jul 2010 55,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 54,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,732 miles

nearside outer c/v boot damp with grease

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,509 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,976 miles

all brake pipes greased

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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P665 UYJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 P665 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P665 UYJ registered?

P665 UYJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P665 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 UYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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