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ERBTU87

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,241 mi
Last recorded172,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERBTU87
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 172,241 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 172,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake return spring at lever under van broken

valve at rear of diesel tank insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,913 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 159,904 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear silencer adrift (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 150,620 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex at clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and to low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ERBTU87 is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ERBTU87, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERBTU87 registered?

ERBTU87 is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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