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R455 YOF

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,353 mi
Last recorded147,353 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 YOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 147,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 147,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 146,007 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,345 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 144,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,286 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 118,106 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,090 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded,not blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,103 miles

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

registration plates deteriorating

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 107,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

registration plates deteriorating

unable to visually check brake pads

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,902 miles

both number plates starting to discolour

brake pads not visualy checked

rear silencer starting to rust

rear tyres starting to crack

sills not checked due to sill covers

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,704 miles

floor to sills starting to rust

pads not checked

sills not checked-covered

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,516 miles

front and rear number plate starting to discolour

sills not checked due to sill covers

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,412 miles

both drive belts cracking

pads not checked

sills not checked-covered

Pass 15 Jan 2008 101,349 miles

brake pads not checked

poss water leak from rad

rear load valve starting to stick

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 17 Jan 2007 100,162 miles

both registration plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2006 98,546 miles

1. slight play in steering rack †2. slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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R455 YOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R455 YOF, 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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R455 YOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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