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L118 URP

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,405 miles

Advise on corrosion to both outer sills

Advise on corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on front number plate deteriorated

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 99,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Advise on corrosion to both outer sills

Advise on corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on front number plate deteriorated

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,749 miles

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 91,749 miles

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

Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 80,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil level at min.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil level at min.

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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L118 URP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L118 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 L118 URP registered?

L118 URP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L118 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 URP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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