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R984 YLB

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,066 mi
Last recorded66,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 YLB
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,066 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Dec 2009 66,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,403 miles

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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R984 YLB is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Red 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 R984 YLB, 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 R984 YLB registered?

R984 YLB is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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