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P599 HHL

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 HHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,069 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,489 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,485 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,925 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,925 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,838 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 11,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r footbrake low

Pass 27 Sep 2006 129,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 128,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P599 HHL is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P599 HHL, 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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P599 HHL is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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