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P582 DDP

1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,847 mi
Last recorded181,847 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB137,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 DDP
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 181,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 181,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 173,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 162,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 162,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 151,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 151,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 140,977 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 140,977 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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P582 DDP is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 137,012 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 P582 DDP, 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 30 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 P582 DDP registered?

P582 DDP is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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