MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?
Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R629 GSC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R629 GSC, 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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How do I check the history of R629 GSC?
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What year was R629 GSC registered?
R629 GSC is a 1997 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 21 October 1997.
Is R629 GSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R629 GSC shows 3 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.
Does R629 GSC have outstanding finance?
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