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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing no key provided to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate trapped between wheel and caliper (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear bumper support badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front CHASSIS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PRESCRIBED AREA (VERY BADLY CORRODED)
Offside Front SUSPENSION OUT SIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour EXCESS BLACK SMOKE SMOKE TEST ABORTED (8.2.2.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL REAR OF FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure VERY BADLY REPAIRED (TIN CAN USED REAR SECTION LOOSE AND BLOWING ) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment RACK END VERY BADLY WORN (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Nearside Front CHASSIS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PRESCRIBED AREA (VERY BADLY CORRODED)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED
Offside Front SUSPENSION OUT SIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded in none prescribed area
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack is worn, no excessive free play detected at the steering wheel
Tow bar corroded, not considered excessive
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded in none prescribed area
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack is worn, no excessive free play detected at the steering wheel
Tow bar corroded, not considered excessive
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of fuel tank and to o/s/r flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of fuel tank and to o/s/r flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front chassis leg end has corrosion,not prescribed area
Offside Front inner wheel arch has corrosion,not prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system deterioated
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system deterioated
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system deterioated
Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake disc inner face pitted and corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various holes/corrosion but not in prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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P231 RBA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 P231 RBA, 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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P231 RBA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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