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P668 HVR

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,691 mi
Last recorded179,691 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 179,691 miles

Both front wish bones and front tyres worn

Fail 19 Sep 2016 179,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Both front wish bones and front tyres worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 172,533 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 164,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 156,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 147,525 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 147,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 138,397 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 128,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 117,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,948 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 67,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,044 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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P668 HVR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc 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 P668 HVR, 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 P668 HVR registered?

P668 HVR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P668 HVR safe to buy?

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