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W462 UGY

2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB127,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,409 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,946 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W462 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W462 UGY, 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 W462 UGY registered?

W462 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W462 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 UGY shows 9 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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