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ACZ 5878

1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,389 mi
Last recorded40,389 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB137,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5878
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 40,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2024 40,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not a continuous weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not a continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not a continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 40,352 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side door runner rear edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair spot welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill area spot welded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill area spot welded

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 39,750 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 24,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 24,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,458 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 8,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear floors and wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 127 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear floors and wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 165,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions too low to register

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 154,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 147,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 147,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?

Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,378
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 37
Registration plate lamp not working 35
position lamp(s) not working 35
coil spring incomplete 30
Horn not working 29
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ACZ 5878 is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 137,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACZ 5878, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ACZ 5878 is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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