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UAZ 7870

1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,884 mi
Last recorded157,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB150,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 7870
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 157,884 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 157,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 155,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 155,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,393 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 150,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 145,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 143,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 143,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 140,392 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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UAZ 7870 is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAZ 7870, 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 UAZ 7870?

You can check the full history of UAZ 7870 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UAZ 7870 registered?

UAZ 7870 is a 1998 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is UAZ 7870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAZ 7870 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UAZ 7870 have outstanding finance?

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