CarVerify

Free Car Check

L107 VCD

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,762 mi
Last recorded141,762 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 VCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 141,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,690 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 126,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 116,611 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn at edge.

Both inner sills have light corrosion at front, still sound at time of test.

Both rear flexible brake hoses, all ferrules slightly corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated, no movement.

Bottom of O/S/F wing has corrosion. No sharp edges and non-structural.

Front number plate slightly de-laminated at top, still easily readable.

N/S/F tyre tread very very slightly worn on outer edge. Still well within legal limit.

N/S/R floor has small section of corrosion, still sound at time of test.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension.

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 116,611 miles

Both inner sills have light corrosion at front, still sound at time of test.

Both rear flexible brake hoses, all ferrules slightly corroded.

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated, no movement.

Bottom of O/S/F wing has corrosion. No sharp edges and non-structural.

Clutch pedal rubber worn at edge.

Front number plate slightly de-laminated at top, still easily readable.

N/S/F tyre tread very very slightly worn on outer edge. Still well within legal limit.

N/S/R floor has small section of corrosion, still sound at time of test.

Oil leak.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension.

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,757 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 115,751 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 114,080 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 114,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 11,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 111,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front brakes slightly binding

n s f door mirror cover missing

o s f headlamp aim slightly high

o s r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight cuts o s r tyre both sidewalls all the round

Pass 6 Dec 2006 106,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

n s f door mirror outer casing missing

o s outer sill damaged

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2006 106,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

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
Full Volkswagen Vento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L107 VCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 105,373 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 L107 VCD, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L107 VCD?

You can check the full history of L107 VCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L107 VCD registered?

L107 VCD is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L107 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L107 VCD shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L107 VCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L107 VCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.