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R438 BND

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 BND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 119,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 119,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 111,312 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 88,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,632 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,814 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,693 miles

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

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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R438 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,984cc 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 R438 BND, 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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R438 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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