1997 Volkswagen Vento 2.8L Petrol · R282 PBW
1997 Volkswagen Vento (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1997. Recorded mileage 35,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VENTO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2792cc
R282 PBW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 35,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R282 PBW Mileage History
- 30/03/202235,534 mi
- 02/04/202235,536 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/202435,728 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R282 PBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Vento (R282 PBW) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 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: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))”.
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