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N189 YUJ

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,334 mi
Last recorded147,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 YUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 147,334 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 147,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 146,078 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 146,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 139,712 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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N189 YUJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N189 YUJ, 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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What year was N189 YUJ registered?

N189 YUJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N189 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N189 YUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N189 YUJ have outstanding finance?

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