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K24 HCH

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,612 mi
Last recorded152,612 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 HCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 152,612 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

FUEL/BRAKEPIPES/CHASSIC CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S FRONT SILLS/JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Oil leak

SERVICE INDICATOR

VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

Fail 26 Oct 2010 152,612 miles

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

FUEL/BRAKEPIPES/CHASSIC CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S & O/S FRONT SILLS/JACKING POINTS CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE BADLEY DETEORATED !

Oil leak

SERVICE INDICATOR

VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

Pass 24 Aug 2009 148,600 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

EXHAUST REPAIRED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

GENEARL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

N/S & O/S SILLS DANAGED/CORRODED .,JACKING POINTS

N/S/F TYRE DETEORATING

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

SERVICE INDICATOR

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 148,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S & O/S SILLS DANAGED/CORRODED .,JACKING POINTS

N/S/F TYRE DETEORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

SERVICE INDICATOR

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2008 144,955 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2008 144,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 144,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 144,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 141,936 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 141,434 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K24 HCH is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K24 HCH, 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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K24 HCH is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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