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R391 OUY

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 OUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 81,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,748 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,438 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 71,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,625 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 56,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,963 miles

both front tyres slightly worn + front brake disks slightly pitted + o/s/f lower arm bush has slight lift

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,128 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2008 42,128 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate deterioration

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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R391 OUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R391 OUY, 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 R391 OUY registered?

R391 OUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R391 OUY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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