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VOLKSWAGEN

1000 TD SWB · Red

S659 ABD
VOLKSWAGEN S659 ABD
MOTValid
MOT due8 May 2027
First reg1 Aug 1998
Mileage226,458 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Apr 2027

Vehicle age

27 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2026.

PASSED · 9 May 2026
Test date9 May 2026
Expiry8 May 2027
Test number476259870253
Mileage226,458 mi
AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 2 May 2026
Test date2 May 2026
Expiry
Test number538299128609
Mileage226,458 mi
MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (a))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 30 Apr 2025
Test date30 Apr 2025
Expiry29 Apr 2026
Test number165978629207
Mileage224,250 mi
FAILED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number353271640197
Mileage224,240 mi
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2025
Test date8 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number575992959619
Mileage224,215 mi
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pivot arm/sidestep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2024
Test date9 Apr 2024
Expiry8 Apr 2025
Test number828681234626
Mileage219,638 mi
PASSED · 8 Apr 2023
Test date8 Apr 2023
Expiry7 Apr 2024
Test number465089390640
Mileage216,727 mi
AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed and some surface corrosion in places
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2022
Test date5 Mar 2022
Expiry4 Mar 2023
Test number171265144074
Mileage214,441 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion to n/s/ door step side loader
FAILED · 1 Mar 2022
Test date1 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number512743189024
Mileage214,437 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight condesation in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisorysurface corrosion to n/s/ door step side loader
PASSED · 19 Nov 2020
Test date19 Nov 2020
Expiry20 Nov 2021
Test number301394808866
Mileage212,178 mi
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 19 Nov 2020
Test date19 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number602207219775
Mileage212,178 mi
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 15 Nov 2019
Test date15 Nov 2019
Expiry20 Nov 2020
Test number388645536187
Mileage209,789 mi
FAILED · 14 Nov 2019
Test date14 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number807259752726
Mileage209,789 mi
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 21 Nov 2018
Test date21 Nov 2018
Expiry20 Nov 2019
Test number343373953433
Mileage200,531 mi
PASSED · 27 Nov 2017
Test date27 Nov 2017
Expiry22 Dec 2018
Test number863838685636
Mileage189,705 mi
PASSED · 23 Dec 2016
Test date23 Dec 2016
Expiry22 Dec 2017
Test number887294876300
Mileage178,986 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2015
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry21 Dec 2016
Test number139682783757
Mileage171,350 mi
PASSED · 25 Jun 2014
Test date25 Jun 2014
Expiry24 Jun 2015
Test number317856074139
Mileage
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User Enteredone of two exhaust tips missing
FAILED · 20 Jun 2014
Test date20 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number236621974161
Mileage155,983 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User Enteredone of two exhaust tips missing
PASSED · 14 Jun 2013
Test date14 Jun 2013
Expiry13 Jun 2014
Test number269515863409
Mileage145,808 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 May 2012
Test date25 May 2012
Expiry24 May 2013
Test number898896642103
Mileage134,145 mi
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredPassenger mirror cracked
FAILED · 24 May 2012
Test date24 May 2012
Expiry
Test number177385742176
Mileage134,141 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredPassenger mirror cracked
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 4 Oct 2010
Test date4 Oct 2010
Expiry3 Oct 2011
Test number113187970296
Mileage131,953 mi
FAILED · 4 Oct 2010
Test date4 Oct 2010
Expiry
Test number922197470234
Mileage131,953 mi
PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 3 Oct 2009
Test date3 Oct 2009
Expiry2 Oct 2010
Test number853836479281
Mileage119,508 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2008
Test date26 Sep 2008
Expiry28 Sep 2009
Test number504200978241
Mileage103,175 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2007
Test date29 Sep 2007
Expiry28 Sep 2008
Test number324752177426
Mileage88,130 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Sep 2006
Test date23 Sep 2006
Expiry28 Sep 2007
Test number742126066255
Mileage73,310 mi
PASSED · 29 Sep 2005
Test date29 Sep 2005
Expiry28 Sep 2006
Test number292022275292
Mileage61,189 mi