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P950 WFC

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

12,970 mi
Last recorded12,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 12,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 12,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 12,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 12,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 11,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 10,179 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 8,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 8,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 8,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 3,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 108,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 103,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 96,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 88,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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P950 WFC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P950 WFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P950 WFC registered?

P950 WFC is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P950 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 WFC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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