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P517 CCT

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

436,598 mi
Last recorded436,598 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 CCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 436,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 436,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 425,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 416,025 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 406,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front to brake hose pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, pipe from hose to caliper , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at rear by x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear

Fail 14 Apr 2022 406,485 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst o/s/r brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above silencer (spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body to arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on rear suspension arm, corroded in mounting clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front to brake hose pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, pipe from hose to caliper , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor at rear by x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes slight wear

Pass 8 Apr 2021 396,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 396,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 386,800 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 377,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 377,673 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill has 3 corrosion holes marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch has corrosion hole marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 368,633 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front x member corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 358,107 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Apr 2017 357,961 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 349,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs signal ring (3.4.2)

service brake efficiency only just met. 50%

Pass 22 May 2015 337,108 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 337,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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P517 CCT is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P517 CCT, 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 P517 CCT registered?

P517 CCT is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P517 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 CCT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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