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R459 LDF

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2007 137,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to o/s front floor

Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 101,841 miles

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

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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R459 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R459 LDF, 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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What year was R459 LDF registered?

R459 LDF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R459 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 LDF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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