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S746 CPN

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,999 mi
Last recorded183,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 CPN
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 183,999 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside Painted Black

Pass 2 Sep 2024 181,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

underside painted black

Pass 28 Sep 2023 180,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 178,576 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front cable frayed,advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 178,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess front cable frayed,advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 174,429 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 174,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 169,899 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2019 166,061 miles

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2018 207,626 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 206,325 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight pklay nsf track rod end

some cracking to brake hose nsf

some under body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 206,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front middle rear heavly corroded (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight pklay nsf track rod end

some cracking to brake hose nsf

some under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 206,031 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

os head lamp beam pattern poor

slight corrosion in os and ns rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Nov 2014 205,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 202,844 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 202,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2011
Pass 29 Apr 2010 171,836 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

power steering belt slipping

power steering noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2010 171,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror glass cracked

power steering belt slipping

Pass 28 Apr 2009 165,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 153,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 150,385 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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S746 CPN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S746 CPN, 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 S746 CPN registered?

S746 CPN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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