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IJZ 3619

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 3619
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 145,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 144,736 miles

Central Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 143,904 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission possible clutch cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,782 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 142,782 miles

Emissions not tested center pipe holed excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

steering inner joints slight movement

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,398 miles

slight movement steering inner joints

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,502 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,468 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 96,468 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 93,607 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,607 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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IJZ 3619 is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 160,104 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 IJZ 3619, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IJZ 3619 registered?

IJZ 3619 is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is IJZ 3619 safe to buy?

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