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L148 RMB

1994 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Vento105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 RMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear & front number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,417 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 90,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise:front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

advise:nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

advise:surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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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L148 RMB is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L148 RMB, 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 L148 RMB registered?

L148 RMB is a 1994 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L148 RMB safe to buy?

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