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S771 KLN

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,373 mi
Last recorded171,373 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 KLN
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 171,373 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 171,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 162,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 162,796 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 139,952 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 139,951 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S771 KLN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S771 KLN, 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 S771 KLN registered?

S771 KLN is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S771 KLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S771 KLN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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