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N127 HLH

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,457 mi
Last recorded168,457 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 168,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 168,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 168,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 161,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 161,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N127 HLH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N127 HLH, 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

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What year was N127 HLH registered?

N127 HLH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N127 HLH safe to buy?

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