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R172 RST

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 RST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 94,660 miles

Offside Front 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 3 May 2007 91,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 86,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 76,996 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 76,996 miles

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

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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R172 RST is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R172 RST, 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 R172 RST registered?

R172 RST is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R172 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 RST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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