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P884 UGA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,568 mi
Last recorded158,568 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 UGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 158,568 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 158,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 153,619 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 153,619 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2005 148,085 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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P884 UGA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P884 UGA, 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 P884 UGA registered?

P884 UGA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P884 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P884 UGA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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