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R104 HKG

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,737 mi
Last recorded211,737 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 HKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 211,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 209,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 190,124 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 190,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 171,615 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 171,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 168,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 164,367 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion offside rearmost brake pipe.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorating. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 164,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lazy. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded one main brake pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorating.

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

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion offside rearmost brake pipe.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorating. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 161,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 161,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 159,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2015 157,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 156,475 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole nsf floor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 147,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight footbrake imbalance rears

Fail 12 Feb 2011 12,187 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 12,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 103,479 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,539 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 93,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,226 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 73,226 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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R104 HKG is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,962 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 R104 HKG, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R104 HKG is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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