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R391 PVK

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,188 mi
Last recorded178,188 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 PVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2010 178,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 174,230 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 166,898 miles

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

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear number plate dirt getting in between both layers

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2007 164,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 84,511 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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R391 PVK is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVK, 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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R391 PVK is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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