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R450 XTP

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 XTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 101,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 95,280 miles

Plastic oversills fitted.

Both front sills starting to corrode just outside prescribed area.

Nearside rear sill step corroded just outside prescribed area.

Official sticker in swept area.

Fail 20 May 2011 95,280 miles

Both front sills starting to corrode just outside prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear sill step corroded just outside prescribed area.

Official sticker in swept area.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic oversills fitted.

Pass 20 May 2010 89,490 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

off side front tyre wearing @ edges

parking permit in swept area

plastic oversills fitted

rear number plate slightly faded

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 May 2009 84,112 miles

near side reverse lamp repaired with tape

off side wishbone rear bush starting to split

parking permit in swept area

plastic oversills fitted

rear number plate slightly blemished

Fail 15 May 2009 84,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side reverse lamp repaired with tape

off side wishbone rear bush starting to split

parking permit in swept area

plastic oversills fitted

rear number plate slightly blemished

Pass 12 May 2008 80,088 miles

near side front tyre wearing at outer rdge and damaged at outer side wall, advise replaced

plastic oversills fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 May 2007 75,437 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 71,254 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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R450 XTP is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R450 XTP, 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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R450 XTP is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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