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N232 DMK

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 DMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,927 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,030 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 37,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,185 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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N232 DMK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N232 DMK, 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 N232 DMK registered?

N232 DMK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N232 DMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 DMK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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