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R505 CKN

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 CKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 159,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 147,034 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 147,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 121,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 110,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 110,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,758 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 99,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 82,840 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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R505 CKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R505 CKN, 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 R505 CKN registered?

R505 CKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R505 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 CKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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