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T251 RMV

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,945 mi
Last recorded163,945 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 RMV
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2008 163,945 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 163,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 151,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 138,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 125,131 miles

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

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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T251 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T251 RMV, 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 T251 RMV registered?

T251 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T251 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 RMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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