MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s handbrake cable fraying slighty
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V279 DVF safe to buy?
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