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R564 VRA

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,801 mi
Last recorded186,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 VRA
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 186,801 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 186,801 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 178,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front suspension top has some play

Pass 5 Jan 2007 177,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip worn

brake pedal slightly spongey

Pass 22 Nov 2005 160,202 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condition of both no plates

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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R564 VRA is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Green 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 R564 VRA, 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 R564 VRA registered?

R564 VRA is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R564 VRA safe to buy?

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