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P930 UGA

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 UGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,361 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 112,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 108,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 105,570 miles

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 105,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,546 miles

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

Several brake pipes coated in copper grease

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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P930 UGA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P930 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 P930 UGA registered?

P930 UGA is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P930 UGA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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