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YEZ 3944

1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,539 mi
Last recorded149,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB137,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 3944
MakeVolkswagen
Model1000 Td SWB
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 149,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 145,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 142,622 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 142,506 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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YEZ 3944 is a 1996 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 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 137,012 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 YEZ 3944, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YEZ 3944?

You can check the full history of YEZ 3944 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YEZ 3944 registered?

YEZ 3944 is a 1996 Volkswagen 1000 Td SWB, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is YEZ 3944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 3944 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 YEZ 3944 have outstanding finance?

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