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5256 TJ

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,516 mi
Last recorded245,516 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5256 TJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 245,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 244,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 244,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 241,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 237,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 232,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 232,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 227,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 227,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 221,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 216,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 209,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 209,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 203,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 196,620 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 190,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 190,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 184,047 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 177,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 171,627 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 171,515 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 165,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 159,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 153,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 149,937 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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5256 TJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5256 TJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5256 TJ registered?

5256 TJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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