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S704 NGN

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,791 mi
Last recorded162,791 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 NGN
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 162,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 149,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 136,132 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Oct 2008 136,132 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,871 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

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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S704 NGN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S704 NGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S704 NGN?

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What year was S704 NGN registered?

S704 NGN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S704 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 NGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S704 NGN have outstanding finance?

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