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L137 XBD

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 141,591 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 136,980 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 136,963 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 130,824 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 130,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 127,001 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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L137 XBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L137 XBD, 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 L137 XBD registered?

L137 XBD is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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