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R176 XEC

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,328 mi
Last recorded63,328 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 XEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 63,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,917 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 56,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 47,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,364 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 47,364 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,868 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,322 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,037 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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R176 XEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R176 XEC, 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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R176 XEC is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R176 XEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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