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L138 MSX

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 MSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2008 133,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion at nearside step sill

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front sill corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,918 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2007 124,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 122,129 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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L138 MSX is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L138 MSX, 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 L138 MSX registered?

L138 MSX is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L138 MSX safe to buy?

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