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R578 LKN

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,096 mi
Last recorded168,096 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2011 168,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 157,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 147,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 136,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 122,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R578 LKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R578 LKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R578 LKN registered?

R578 LKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R578 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 LKN shows 6 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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