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S81 WKY

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,408 mi
Last recorded212,408 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 WKY
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 212,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 204,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 196,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering pump noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2007 189,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 189,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 182,684 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 182,684 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s rack inner joints slight wear

Pass 20 Dec 2005 172,734 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 172,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S81 WKY is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S81 WKY, 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

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What year was S81 WKY registered?

S81 WKY is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S81 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 WKY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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