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K118 VBV

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,821 mi
Last recorded96,821 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 VBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,821 miles

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

corrosion at floors to sills,offside sill,rear chassis rails and on both front strut casings,cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,459 miles

initial corrosion on floors to sills and rear shocker casings

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,818 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

whole underbody starting to corrode serv on test

Fail 14 Apr 2008 88,818 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

whole underbody starting to corrode serv on test

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,332 miles

some steel brake pipes corroding serv on test

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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K118 VBV is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 106,400 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 K118 VBV, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K118 VBV registered?

K118 VBV is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K118 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 VBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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