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P715 WFE

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,271 mi
Last recorded211,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 WFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 211,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 203,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2013 197,779 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 190,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 184,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 184,033 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 175,782 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 175,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 164,759 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 164,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 163,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 163,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 150,283 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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P715 WFE is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P715 WFE, 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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P715 WFE is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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