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R562 NFL

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,004 mi
Last recorded191,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 NFL
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 191,004 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 175,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 175,458 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 163,759 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 163,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedel rubber u/s

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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R562 NFL is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R562 NFL, 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 R562 NFL registered?

R562 NFL is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R562 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 NFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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