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P403 HBC

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

422,646 mi
Last recorded422,646 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 422,646 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 422,646 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 402,370 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 379,237 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 378,928 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 363,720 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 339,675 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 339,675 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 323,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 300,653 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 3 Feb 2015 300,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 266,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 233,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 233,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 221,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 221,613 miles

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.

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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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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