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EJZ 6242

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

218,494 mi
Last recorded218,494 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 6242
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 218,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 218,478 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 218,429 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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EJZ 6242 is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EJZ 6242, 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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What year was EJZ 6242 registered?

EJZ 6242 is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 18 January 1998.

Is EJZ 6242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 6242 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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