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P529 PLX

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

278,146 mi
Last recorded278,146 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 278,146 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 277,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 272,649 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S N/S SILLS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 268,624 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered.

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre feathered.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 268,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered.

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre feathered.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 258,420 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 249,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 249,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under battery. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 243,227 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 243,227 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 231,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 231,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (Front Right) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 216,673 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 205,833 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 205,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 192,909 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 192,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 178,512 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 178,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,233 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,441 miles

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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P529 PLX is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P529 PLX, 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 P529 PLX registered?

P529 PLX is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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