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P881 EAS

1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB137,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 EAS
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 129,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 124,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 109,043 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P881 EAS is a 1996 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 80%.

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 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 P881 EAS, 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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How do I check the history of P881 EAS?

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What year was P881 EAS registered?

P881 EAS is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P881 EAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 EAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P881 EAS have outstanding finance?

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