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R629 TGF

1998 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Vento107,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,043 miles

Air bag light on

Cut in offside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Damage to front of vehicle

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Jul 2009 65,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Air bag light on

Cut in offside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Damage to front of vehicle

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 May 2008 65,039 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 65,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

steering rack damp---play in os steering rack---play in ns steeringrack---osr tyre wearin glow

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,725 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front top suspension mounts badly worn

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

steering rack got small amount of play

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,825 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front bumper loose

Slight play in steering rack both sides

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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R629 TGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R629 TGF, 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 R629 TGF registered?

R629 TGF is a 1998 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R629 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 TGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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