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R31 WAN

1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,442 mi
Last recorded232,442 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB138,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 WAN
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 232,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 227,552 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 227,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 221,545 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 221,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 212,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 208,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 202,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 193,138 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 16 Sep 2006 193,138 miles

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.

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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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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R31 WAN is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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