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K136 SBX

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK136 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2006 90,362 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front axle tyres of different size to rear.

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 SBX is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBX, 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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How do I check the history of K136 SBX?

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What year was K136 SBX registered?

K136 SBX is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K136 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K136 SBX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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