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L128 XWP

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,626 mi
Last recorded32,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 XWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,626 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 32,626 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,371 miles

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 32,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,757 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack & perish

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight exhaust blows from centre & rear joints

Fail 3 Jan 2008 31,756 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack & perish

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight exhaust blows from centre & rear joints

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,764 miles

1 rear silencer outer skin rusting but not blowing †2 slight play in both rear wheel bearings †3 brake pads not checked †4 slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,394 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 29,394 miles

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

1, unable to check brake pads †2, slight damage to o/s/r wheel rim †3, slight exhaust blows from joints †4, two small chips in n/s of windscreen

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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L128 XWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L128 XWP, 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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What year was L128 XWP registered?

L128 XWP is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L128 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L128 XWP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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