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K18 KTR

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 KTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 133,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,804 miles

Park brake requires service or repair.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,351 miles

Brake pedal low, requires further investigation.

Front tyres worn on inner treads

Rear brakes appear to be in need of service or repair

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear beam mounting bushes deteriorating

tyres too narrow for wheel rims

Pass 17 Jan 2013 116,489 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 10 Jan 2013 116,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,645 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Vehicle suspension has been lowered

Fail 12 Jan 2012 112,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Vehicle suspension has been lowered

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,796 miles

front pads on limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn (nearing limit).

offside rear tyre outer edge worn (nearing limit).

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,855 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 86,855 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,113 miles

both front tyres nearing the limit

front pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,480 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 77,480 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 74,164 miles

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 18 Jul 2005 72,573 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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K18 KTR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 K18 KTR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K18 KTR is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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