Volkswagen Vento
From 217 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 8 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 7 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 6 |
| flexible brake hose slightly damaged, chafed or twisted | 6 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 5 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 5 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 5 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22% of Vento failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 8.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
Typical mileage
Half of all Ventos tested had between 54,363 and 133,103 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 90,640 median miles, the Vento has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Vento MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Vento has a 82% MOT pass rate based on 217 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Vento?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Vento is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Vento at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Vento is 90,640 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,363 and 133,103 miles.
Buying a used Vento?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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