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R114 EHP

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,555 mi
Last recorded119,555 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 EHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,555 miles

both side front inner sills damaged

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,079 miles

Air bag light off

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 113,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 113,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,678 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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R114 EHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R114 EHP, 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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What year was R114 EHP registered?

R114 EHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R114 EHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 EHP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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