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P563 HHL

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 157,566 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 157,564 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 157,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P563 HHL is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 138,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P563 HHL, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P563 HHL registered?

P563 HHL is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P563 HHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 HHL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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