Volkswagen Vento
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 159 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
159
Best Year
1996 (90%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?
Volkswagen Vento by Year
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About the Volkswagen Vento
The Volkswagen Vento has been tested 159 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (1993 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 41 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 101,593 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 100,429 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Vento is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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