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P740 YKS

1997 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Vento106,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 YKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 122,575 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 122,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,868 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 108,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,989 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 86,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,222 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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P740 YKS is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 106,706 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 P740 YKS, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P740 YKS registered?

P740 YKS is a 1997 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 5 July 1997.

Is P740 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 YKS 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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