Volkswagen Vento

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 159 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

159

Model Years

1993 to 1997

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Vento

The Volkswagen Vento was MOT tested 159 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1993 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1984cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,561

Per month£213/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1997 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Vento?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-6% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Vento by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1997	76%	88	100,429 mi
1996	90%	41	137,744 mi
1993	70%	30	101,593 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Vento

Is the Volkswagen Vento reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (1993 to 1997), the Volkswagen Vento averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 159 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.