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R538 ENT

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,005 mi
Last recorded154,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 ENT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 154,005 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 136,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2007 100,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 100,913 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 65,628 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,628 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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R538 ENT is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R538 ENT, 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 R538 ENT registered?

R538 ENT is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R538 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 ENT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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