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L133 GJW

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 GJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,066 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion to outer sills and floors

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,318 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 91,291 miles

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

nearside front floor and nearside front sill badly corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,093 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,745 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 85,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 5 Dec 2005 81,948 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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L133 GJW is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L133 GJW, 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 L133 GJW registered?

L133 GJW is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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