MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear light lense crracked
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear light lense crracked
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
brake pedal rubber worn
front registration plate cracked
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
offside rear tyre low on outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
front registration plate cracked
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
offside rear tyre low on outer edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside inner driveshaft boot split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?
Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R31 WAN is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R31 WAN, 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 R31 WAN registered?
R31 WAN is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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