MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,233 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
slight movement in o/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
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R196 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R196 OAD, 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 R196 OAD registered?
R196 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R196 OAD safe to buy?
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