Volkswagen Vento MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Vento. Check any Vento by registration number below.

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.1%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Vento — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Vento has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 1.1 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Vento is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Vento, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Vento performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 86 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 3yr

200k mi

2003

Based on 53 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

2002

Based on 211 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2001

Based on 231 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2000

Based on 198 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

222k mi

1999

Based on 215 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

1998

Based on 597 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

1997

Based on 2,567 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

1996

Based on 4,890 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1995

Based on 4,082 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1994

Based on 4,223 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1993

Based on 2,755 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1992

Based on 936 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

1991

Based on 328 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

0

Based on 130 vehicles

75.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

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92.9% pass rate

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93.5% pass rate

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75.0% pass rate

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60.3% pass rate

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90.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Vento

Volkswagen Vento — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Vento MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Vento?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Vento is 86.7% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Vento?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Volkswagen Vento reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Volkswagen Vento is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Vento?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Vento?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Vento: 199,917 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vento to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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