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R543 SSN

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 SSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,088 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front drive shaft inner cover split

Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front drive shaft inner cover split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,340 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,337 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 71,104 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 71,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R543 SSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R543 SSN, 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 R543 SSN registered?

R543 SSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R543 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 SSN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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