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N260 BKK

1996 Volkswagen Vento

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Vento107,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 BKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVento
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2010 115,670 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle mounting bushes are in poor condition

both rear bumpstops poor condition

nearside rear outer sill panel has had a welding repair but has been covered in thick underseal making examination difficult

Pass 29 Dec 2008 111,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 108,096 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 104,973 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 101,325 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads unevenly worn, o/s outer brake pad low.

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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N260 BKK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N260 BKK, 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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N260 BKK is a 1996 Volkswagen Vento, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N260 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 BKK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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