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K136 BFA

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK136 BFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 141,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

os froor to sill corroded in non perscribed area

os headlight damp inside and lens daaged

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,229 miles

exhaust badly corroded.

nearside & offside front suspension top mounts worn & play.

nearside & offside rear axle trailing arm bushes badly deterioated.

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front inner C/V gaitor weeping grease.

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn & tread close to wear limit.

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

power steering noisey.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 132,229 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust badly corroded.

nearside & offside front suspension top mounts worn & play.

nearside & offside rear axle trailing arm bushes badly deterioated.

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

offside front inner C/V gaitor weeping grease.

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn & tread close to wear limit.

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

power steering noisey.

Pass 9 May 2012 120,748 miles

front & middle exhaust clamps are badly corroded. front exhaust is deterioated/corroded. front exhaust/catalyst joint/flange & bolts are badly corroded. exhaust has slight leaks.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes are worn. n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm (axle) bushes are deterioated/worn. n/s/r & o/s/r chassis/suspension mount areas are corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres are slightly deterioated.

n/s/r shock absorber & n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorbers are worn/corroded & slight leaks. n/s/r wheel arch is corroded. n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 9 May 2012 120,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front & middle exhaust clamps are badly corroded. front exhaust is deterioated/corroded. front exhaust/catalyst joint/flange & bolts are badly corroded. exhaust has slight leaks.

n/s front headlight aim has not been tested due to dip beam not working.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes are worn. n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm (axle) bushes are deterioated/worn. n/s/r & o/s/r chassis/suspension mount areas are corroded.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres are slightly deterioated.

n/s/r shock absorber & n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorbers are worn/corroded & slight leaks. n/s/r wheel arch is corroded. n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 6 May 2011 112,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 112,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake disc(s) worn.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 13 May 2010 102,146 miles

1.low oil.2.both front sill/floor joints corroded.3.both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.4.brake load valve lincage stiff.5.o/s/f brake pipe corroded.6.exhaust slight blow

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE large screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1.low oil.2.both front sill/floor joints corroded.3.both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.4.brake load valve lincage stiff.5.o/s/f brake pipe corroded.6.exhaust slight blow

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE large screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower floor/sill joints, damaged & corroded.

screen wash poor.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower floor/sill joints, damaged & corroded.

screen wash poor.

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside front caliper /suspension plastic shields rubbing on locks .touching drive shafts

nearside and offside rear brake hoses retaining clips missing

offside washer poor

Pass 18 Apr 2007 72,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,683 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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K136 BFA is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 K136 BFA, 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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K136 BFA is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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