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S458 AJK

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 AJK
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 119,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 119,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 97,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 97,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 82,787 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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S458 AJK is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,487 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 S458 AJK, 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 27 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 S458 AJK registered?

S458 AJK is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S458 AJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 AJK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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