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S180 CDV

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

176,453 mi
Last recorded176,453 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 CDV
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 176,453 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush insecure/dislodged causing excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn to bald on inner tread areas (2254518)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill panel corroded

Offside Rear tyre is wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (2254518)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (2254518)

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

both rear shock absorbers outer casing and dust covers corroded

brake fluid level between min and max

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering rack joint areas

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 171,307 miles

clocks have been changed mileage is lower due to that.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

front wipers smeary and leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

rear coil springs corroded.

under body corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 321,188 miles

oil leak.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 312,083 miles

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

small oil leak from rocker cover?

Fail 19 Sep 2018 312,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

small oil leak from rocker cover?

Pass 19 Dec 2017 303,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 303,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 293,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolent leak.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 293,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust rubber perrished.

coolent leak.

oil leak.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 287,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 287,817 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 278,404 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 278,370 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 270,023 miles

rear number plate light showing a blue light.

rear tyre treads starting to get low.

slight play in n/s f and o/s/f wheel area.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 270,017 miles

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

rear number plate light showing a blue light.

rear tyre treads starting to get low.

slight play in n/s f and o/s/f wheel area.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 262,116 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 251,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 230,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 225,836 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 225,836 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 225,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2008 205,257 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 205,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 196,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 196,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 185,771 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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S180 CDV is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S180 CDV, 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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S180 CDV is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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