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N144 PHM

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,300 mi
Last recorded162,300 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 PHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 162,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 160,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 160,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,627 miles

nearside front inner door sill slight corroded

offside front inner door sill slight corroded

offside rear inner door sill slight corroded

offside rear outter arch slight corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,617 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,395 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,688 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,484 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,907 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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N144 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N144 PHM, 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 N144 PHM registered?

N144 PHM is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N144 PHM safe to buy?

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