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N126 ANE

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,624 mi
Last recorded86,624 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 ANE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,624 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 86,624 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 77,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N126 ANE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Vento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 107,091 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 N126 ANE, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Vento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N126 ANE?

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What year was N126 ANE registered?

N126 ANE is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N126 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 ANE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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