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L115 LTF

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,185 mi
Last recorded182,185 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL115 LTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 182,185 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated engine (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 182,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated engine (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 181,492 miles

Boot lid inner side sight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank belly straps slight corrosion,one missing tank secure

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Front Door frame upper slight corrosion

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 181,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank belly straps slight corrosion,one missing tank secure

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Front Door frame upper slight corrosion

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2015 181,482 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 181,464 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2011 181,450 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 179,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 178,541 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 172,151 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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L115 LTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L115 LTF, 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.

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L115 LTF is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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