MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil light flashing on
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil light flashing on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?
Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 150,362 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 R485 FKP, 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 28 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 R485 FKP registered?
R485 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 25 July 1998.
Is R485 FKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R485 FKP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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