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K171 JYD

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,181 mi
Last recorded188,181 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 188,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

fronr and rear suspension hard

front floor panels starting to corroed

front roll bar bushes has slight wear

nearside mirrior cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2009 176,209 miles

N/S Mirror cracked

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 168,449 miles

Both inner rear wish bone bushes starting to perish

N/S Mirror cracked

O/S/F Outter upper A R B wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 160,596 miles

Rear No plate fading

Rear pads low

Slight misting on P.A.S Pipe N/S

Pass 16 Oct 2006 154,155 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade

Slight play in o/s rack end

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/r Axle mtg starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2005 148,476 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 148,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight buckle in f/n/s disc

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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K171 JYD is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K171 JYD, 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 K171 JYD registered?

K171 JYD is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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