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R991 GGA

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,540 mi
Last recorded194,540 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 GGA
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 194,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2012 194,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 184,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 177,895 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 172,639 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 154,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 138,027 miles

horn worked but poor

Pass 24 Nov 2005 118,953 miles

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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R991 GGA is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R991 GGA, 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 R991 GGA registered?

R991 GGA is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R991 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 GGA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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