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P212 TAG

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

240,942 mi
Last recorded240,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 TAG
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2010 240,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 233,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 222,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 213,289 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 211,712 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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P212 TAG is a 1997 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 100%.

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 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 P212 TAG, 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 P212 TAG registered?

P212 TAG is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P212 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 TAG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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