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W379 RMW

2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,748 mi
Last recorded123,748 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB127,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 RMW
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 106,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,814 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,748 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 85,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 May 2007 80,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 710,208 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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W379 RMW is a 2000 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W379 RMW, 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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What year was W379 RMW registered?

W379 RMW is a 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W379 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 RMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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