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V598 VAG

2000 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Unknown136,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 VAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 148,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 148,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 148,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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V598 VAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 136,796 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V598 VAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V598 VAG registered?

V598 VAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V598 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 VAG shows 3 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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