MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,062 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB?
Based on 922 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W257 AAP is a 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 127,566 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 W257 AAP, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of W257 AAP?
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What year was W257 AAP registered?
W257 AAP is a 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 14 April 2000.
Is W257 AAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W257 AAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W257 AAP have outstanding finance?
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