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A20 PEO

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,171 mi
Last recorded166,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 166,171 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S Inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S and N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2026 166,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S and N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,152 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2024 165,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 160,667 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 159,063 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 159,050 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2020 154,832 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 153,203 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 153,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 148,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 138,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,544 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 134,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 103,710 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 5 Sep 2009 103,710 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift in both side front upper ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2007 155,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 151,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 144,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside steering rack inner joint shows sign of wear

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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A20 PEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 166,042 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 A20 PEO, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 PEO registered?

A20 PEO is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for A20 PEO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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