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R546 EVX

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,628 mi
Last recorded160,628 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 EVX
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 160,628 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 160,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 150,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 137,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 124,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 124,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R546 EVX is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 150,362 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 R546 EVX, 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 28 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 R546 EVX registered?

R546 EVX is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R546 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 EVX shows 6 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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