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N198 FKH

1996 Volkswagen Vento

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 FKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 132,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 126,974 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 126,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 118,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 113,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 113,167 miles

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.

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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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.

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