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N246 XCT

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,585 mi
Last recorded87,585 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 XCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,585 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,017 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 22 Dec 2010 86,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 14 Dec 2010 85,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,631 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 83,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,289 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 82,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 78,149 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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N246 XCT is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N246 XCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N246 XCT registered?

N246 XCT is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N246 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N246 XCT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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