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V279 DVF

1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,224 mi
Last recorded215,224 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB157,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 215,224 miles

n/s handbrake cable fraying slighty

Fail 25 Sep 2009 215,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake cable fraying slighty

Pass 2 Dec 2008 194,095 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 194,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2008 193,632 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 179,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 157,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 157,487 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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V279 DVF is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V279 DVF, 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 V279 DVF registered?

V279 DVF is a 1999 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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