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P701 OCA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 OCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 98,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 98,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 91,648 miles

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

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

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

front No plate becoming discoloured

Pass 26 May 2006 86,001 miles

exhaust corroded not blowing . †brake pipe to o/s rear wheel cylinder bourder line condition .

Pass 31 May 2005 77,463 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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P701 OCA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P701 OCA, 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 P701 OCA registered?

P701 OCA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P701 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 OCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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