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RIL 3640

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

156,044 mi
Last recorded156,044 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 3640
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 156,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019
Fail 22 Nov 2019 155,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 154,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 154,769 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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RIL 3640 is a 1999 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 40%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,487 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 RIL 3640, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIL 3640?

You can check the full history of RIL 3640 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIL 3640 registered?

RIL 3640 is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is RIL 3640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 3640 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 3640 have outstanding finance?

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