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R364 HGD

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,971 mi
Last recorded119,971 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 119,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 11 Nov 2014 116,675 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s outer corroded

power steering pipes starting to corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s number plate light dim

rust on o/s sill

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

servo hole starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 95,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp inoperative

brake fluid level warning sensor inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2007 95,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp inoperative

brake fluid level warning sensor inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,964 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 85,762 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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R364 HGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R364 HGD, 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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R364 HGD is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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