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K252 CWN

1993 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Vento106,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 CWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 140,394 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 140,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust leaking slightly on flexible joint.

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

No obvious play in o/s outer c/v joint found during test, but joint is noisy on lock. This may improve when joint is greased & gaiter reattached.

O/s sill panel excessively corroded just outside prescribed area.

Oil leaks on engine.

Play in front anti roll bar drop arm link bushes is only just acceptable.

Some play in top of steering column.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 135,356 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 135,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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K252 CWN is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K252 CWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K252 CWN registered?

K252 CWN is a 1993 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K252 CWN safe to buy?

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