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Volkswagen Vento

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc

L65 RSTMOT history

L65 RST is a red petrol Volkswagen Vento first used on 18 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
75,958 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vento
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 RST was last recorded at 75,958 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,958 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,958 miles
  • 2021 – 75,745 miles
  • 2020 – 73,933 miles
  • 2019 – 72,403 miles
  • 2018 – 70,387 miles
  • 2017 – 68,170 miles
  • 2016 – 66,726 miles
  • 2010 – 66,703 miles
  • 2009 – 65,591 miles
  • 2008 – 64,073 miles
  • 2007 – 62,135 miles
  • 2006 – 54,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis repair covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRepair to floor offside covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRepairs to inner sills offside/nearside, offside rear inner arch covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc both lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s inner wing/n/s bulkhead slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to master cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side badly worn, no cords visible at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,958 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    347785796266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis repair covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRepair to floor offside covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRepairs to inner sills offside/nearside, offside rear inner arch covered in underseal
  2. Fail75,958 miles (+213)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    180029983330
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRepair to floor offside covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRepairs to inner sills offside/nearside, offside rear inner arch covered in underseal
  3. Pass75,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    469656823845
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s inner wing/n/s bulkhead slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded
  4. Fail75,745 miles (+1,812)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    709156211121
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s inner wing/n/s bulkhead slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded
  5. Pass73,933 miles (+75)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    657149626990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side badly worn, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail73,858 miles (+1,455)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    169746852228
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, seat belt mounting and seat mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe at reservoir leaking (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side badly worn, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass72,403 miles (+2,016)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    775902773861
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,387 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    670075920510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,170 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    539747786842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,726 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    849192651555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,703 miles (+1,112)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    890115200361
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass65,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    471613619468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,591 miles (+1,518)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    671713919334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass64,073 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,073 miles
    Test number
    711955508355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,135 miles (+7,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    591371787200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    634098196288
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L65 RST

Does L65 RST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 RST expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 RST?
The MOT on L65 RST expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 RST done?
L65 RST was recorded at 75,958 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 1,285 miles a year.
Has L65 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 RST has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L65 RST ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L65 RST find?
L65 RST passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear chassis repair covered in underseal, and 3 more.

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