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R661 XWC

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,858 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 116,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R661 XWC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R661 XWC, 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 R661 XWC registered?

R661 XWC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R661 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 XWC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R661 XWC have outstanding finance?

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