MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot lid stiff
front brakes have slight judder
nearside front wheel is binding slightly
offside & nearside rear axle bushes show slight deterioration
slight lift in offside & nearside front strut top bushes
slight noise from offside front wheel on roatation
slight play in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering column
small hole in exhaust back box
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot lid stiff
front brakes have slight judder
nearside front wheel is binding slightly
offside & nearside rear axle bushes show slight deterioration
slight lift in offside & nearside front strut top bushes
slight noise from offside front wheel on roatation
slight play in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering column
small hole in exhaust back box
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads & discs show deterioration
offside & nearside rear axle bushes show signs of slight deterioration
offside registration plate light cover missing
slight roughness in steering
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front pads & discs are in slightly poor condition
offside & nearside front wheels binding slightly
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Based on 47,308 MOT tests across 7,866 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N198 FKH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N198 FKH, 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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N198 FKH is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 9 January 1996.
Is N198 FKH safe to buy?
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