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P226 HBC

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

368,263 mi
Last recorded368,263 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 368,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 368,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 364,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 362,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 360,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 358,548 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 358,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 350,170 miles

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

handbrake low on reading

Fail 18 Jul 2019 350,170 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake low on reading

Pass 15 Aug 2018 344,190 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 344,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 329,653 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 329,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 318,421 miles

nearside rear handbrake slightly low

Fail 5 Aug 2016 317,968 miles

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

All four tyres perished

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 309,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 303,315 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 302,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 296,439 miles

see test no. 477201523209 for advisories

Fail 9 Aug 2013 296,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

heavey corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch,outside of precribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 288,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake application uneven

Fail 5 Jul 2012 288,387 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake application uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2011 278,042 miles

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

heavy corrosion to nearside and offside of tow bar but is not a structal part of the tow bar

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 4 Jul 2011 278,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heavy corrosion to nearside and offside of tow bar but is not a structal part of the tow bar

offside outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 15 Jun 2010 258,109 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

tempary repair to nearside mirror

towbar/bumper bracket heavily corroded

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 258,109 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

tempary repair to nearside mirror

towbar/bumper bracket heavily corroded

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 237,214 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 237,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside front steering gaitor badly twisted

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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P226 HBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P226 HBC, 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.

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P226 HBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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