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P518 FDP

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,640 mi
Last recorded178,640 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 FDP
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 May 2008 178,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 173,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 149,922 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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P518 FDP is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P518 FDP, 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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How do I check the history of P518 FDP?

You can check the full history of P518 FDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P518 FDP registered?

P518 FDP is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P518 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 FDP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P518 FDP have outstanding finance?

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