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DJZ 5359

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,974 mi
Last recorded145,974 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 5359
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 144,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 143,568 miles

water and oil leak. battery loose. slight engine smoke when cold. front brake pads low but not below required limit. exhaust clamp corroded. slight corrosion to exhaust silencer.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 139,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 139,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 130,035 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 129,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 124,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 124,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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DJZ 5359 is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DJZ 5359, 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 DJZ 5359 registered?

DJZ 5359 is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is DJZ 5359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJZ 5359 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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