CarVerify

Free Car Check

P7 DSC

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Yellow Diesel 2370cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 DSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracking to tyre

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking to tyre

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre cracking around sidewall

o/s/r caliper lever not fully returning

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 29 May 2015 115,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre cracking around sidewall

o/s/r caliper lever not fully returning

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 9 May 2014 114,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 114,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

number plate light lense broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

multiple bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre wall perished

oil leak from osf inner driveshaft boot area

Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

no plare lmap sligthy damaged

sligth play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

no plare lmap sligthy damaged

sligth play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,654 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
Full Volkswagen Multivan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P7 DSC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Yellow with a 2,370cc 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 P7 DSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P7 DSC?

You can check the full history of P7 DSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P7 DSC registered?

P7 DSC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P7 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 DSC 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.

Does P7 DSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P7 DSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.