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96DL1479

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96DL1479
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2006 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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96DL1479 is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 96DL1479, 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 30 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 96DL1479 registered?

96DL1479 is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is 96DL1479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96DL1479 shows 1 test 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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