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DVK 252J

2008 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,651 mi
Last recorded23,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Multivan26,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVK 252J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,006 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,127 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,741 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 18,741 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 18,355 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 18,385 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 16,696 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F top + bottom ball joint boot split

N/S/F + O/S/F track rod end ball joint boot split

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 16,696 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/F + O/S/F top + bottom ball joint boot split

N/S/F + O/S/F track rod end ball joint boot split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 16,417 miles

N/S/F top + bottom ball joint rubber boot split

O/S/F + N/S/F wheel bearing slight play

O/S/F top + bottom ball joint rubber boot split

engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 16,417 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F top + bottom ball joint rubber boot split

O/S/F + N/S/F wheel bearing slight play

O/S/F top + bottom ball joint rubber boot split

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,963 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,387 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R outer + inner cv boot deteriorated

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak on engine + transmission of vehicle

signs of corrosion on park brake cable

slight stiffness detected in new steering box

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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DVK 252J is a 2008 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 26,194 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVK 252J, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DVK 252J registered?

DVK 252J is a 2008 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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