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K126 SKJ

1992 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,205 mi
Last recorded140,205 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Vento114,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 140,205 miles

Both outer sills corroded at front area.

Fail 27 May 2010 140,204 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,060 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small hole due to corrosion on n/s/f cill panel not within a prescribed area.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 134,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Small hole due to corrosion on n/s/f cill panel not within a prescribed area.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 128,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 124,383 miles

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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K126 SKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 114,916 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 K126 SKJ, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K126 SKJ registered?

K126 SKJ is a 1992 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K126 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K126 SKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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