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R126 EBA

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,980 mi
Last recorded83,980 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is over 10 years old

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,147 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,664 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,065 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,897 miles

both nearside tyres are wearing on outer edge of tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,974 miles

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

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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R126 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R126 EBA, 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 R126 EBA registered?

R126 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R126 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 EBA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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