MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
422,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front tyres worn on inner edges, Rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/side loading down runner (2.4.A.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front tyres worn on inner edges, Rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front most (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front most (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/side loading down runner (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
NSR seat belt holster casing damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear centre seat belt holster casing missing
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NSR seat belt holster casing damaged
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear centre seat belt holster casing missing
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?
Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P403 HBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P403 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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P403 HBC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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