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P873 SUC

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 SUC
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,523 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 122,523 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON WEAR LIMIT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P873 SUC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P873 SUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P873 SUC?

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What year was P873 SUC registered?

P873 SUC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P873 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 SUC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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