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N170 LAH

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 LAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

damage to nearside

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,205 miles

both h/l aim on lower limit

fuel filler neck corroded

osr wheel bearing slack

park brake operation notchy

Fail 26 Jun 2009 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both h/l aim on lower limit

fuel filler neck corroded

osr wheel bearing slack

park brake operation notchy

Pass 21 Jun 2008 107,331 miles

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

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,471 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter is split

Fail 29 Jun 2007 101,440 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter is split

o/s/f tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

left front sill damaged

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jun 2006 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

left front sill damaged

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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N170 LAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N170 LAH, 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.

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N170 LAH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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