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R417 RTS

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,901 mi
Last recorded164,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 RTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 164,901 miles

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

o/s+n/s sills corroded;all brake hose ferrules corroded

osf+nsf top suspension bushes

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 164,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

o/s+n/s sills corroded;all brake hose ferrules corroded

osf+nsf top suspension bushes

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 151,965 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 151,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 140,373 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded / o/s/f n/s/r wheel arches

Pass 3 Jun 2008 127,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 114,453 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded, rear exhaust deteriorated, o/s/r & n/s/r bearings slight play, power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 102,527 miles

power steering pipes,rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated,both front strut tops soft and bushes worn

rear tyres low tread,o/s/r wheel bearing slight play,n/s/f door mirror damaged,o/s/f water jet direction

Fail 10 Jun 2006 102,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

power steering pipes corroded,rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corrodefd,fuel tank straps corroded,rear exhaust deteriorated,rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated,both front tops soft and bushes worn,

rear tyres low tread,o/s/r wheel bearing slight play,n/s/f door mirror damaged,o/s/f water jet direction,

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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R417 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R417 RTS, 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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R417 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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