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P803 UAD

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,413 mi
Last recorded190,413 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 UAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 190,413 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes have movement/play will need replacing as will get worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 190,413 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes have movement/play will need replacing as will get worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 179,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 172,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 162,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 149,313 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear door outer trim missing

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 141,266 miles

Rear beam bushes poor.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 125,942 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 115,409 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 102,868 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 102,868 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P803 UAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P803 UAD, 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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P803 UAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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