1998 Volkswagen Vento 1.8L Petrol · R391 OUY
1998 Volkswagen Vento (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 81,470 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN VENTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R391 OUY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 81,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R391 OUY Mileage History
- 21/02/202279,045 mi
- 23/05/202381,470 mi+2,425 mi
Average of roughly 1,943 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R391 OUY 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 1998 Volkswagen Vento (R391 OUY) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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