MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
drivers iner door handle missing
exhaust rear box slightly corroided
n/s outer sill
n/s/r brake pipe from regulator the flexi hose corroded
rear bumper mountains/supports corroded
rear floor corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?
Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P303 XFW is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P303 XFW, 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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What year was P303 XFW registered?
P303 XFW is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 19 March 1997.
Is P303 XFW safe to buy?
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