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L129 NFL

1994 Volkswagen Vento

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,336 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,664 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L129 NFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L129 NFL, 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 L129 NFL registered?

L129 NFL is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L129 NFL safe to buy?

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