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L117 URP

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight corrosion o/s inner sill area outside prescribed area.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,440 miles

o/s and n/s front outer sill sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,924 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,616 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,324 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,923 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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L117 URP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L117 URP, 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

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What year was L117 URP registered?

L117 URP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 6 June 1994.

Is L117 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L117 URP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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