1996 Volkswagen Vento 2.0L Petrol · N168 FJO
1996 Volkswagen Vento (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 198,659 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VENTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N168 FJO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 198,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N168 FJO Mileage History
- 01/07/2026198,653 mi
- 04/08/2026198,659 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 65 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N168 FJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Vento (N168 FJO) between July 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole 30cm with”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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