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T996 WYJ

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,086 mi
Last recorded102,086 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,086 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate damaged but still legible

Fail 3 Apr 2009 102,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front registration plate damaged but still legible

Pass 29 Jul 2008 100,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

driver door sticks sometimes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 97,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,517 miles

drivers mirror cracked

front number plate cracked

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Jul 2005 81,739 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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T996 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T996 WYJ, 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.

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What year was T996 WYJ registered?

T996 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T996 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 WYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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