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Y588 MAP

2001 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,720 mi
Last recorded179,720 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 MAP
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 179,720 miles

nearside front door mirror cracked

offside front door mirror slightly inscure

side sliding door does not close fully

Fail 21 Sep 2009 179,713 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front door mirror cracked

offside front door mirror slightly inscure

side sliding door does not close fully

Pass 8 Sep 2008 149,440 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 149,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,437 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front service brake veers right

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,477 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y588 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y588 MAP, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y588 MAP is a 2001 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y588 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 MAP shows 6 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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