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R38 OCD

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

350,006 mi
Last recorded350,006 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 OCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 350,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill pannel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 334,656 miles

All four wheel arches corroded.

Brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose coroded.

Corrosion to nearside front body sill.

Front and Rear chassis rails corroded.

Main brake pipe coroded

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged.

Two cracks in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 334,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Two cracks in windscreen

All four wheel arches corroded.

Brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose coroded.

Corrosion to nearside front body sill.

Front and Rear chassis rails corroded.

Main brake pipe coroded

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front wheel outer rim damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 316,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

corrosion evident on bodywork

n/s/f brake back plate heavily corroded

n/s/f doorsill corroded/holed outside precribed area

n/s/f undersill corroded/holed outside prescribed area

n/s/f wheel has a damaged outer bead rim

Fail 4 Aug 2014 316,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

corrosion evident on bodywork

n/s/f brake back plate heavily corroded

n/s/f doorsill corroded/holed outside precribed area

n/s/f undersill corroded/holed outside prescribed area

n/s/f wheel has a damaged outer bead rim

Pass 9 Aug 2013 301,392 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 294,172 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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R38 OCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 166,042 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 R38 OCD, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R38 OCD registered?

R38 OCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R38 OCD safe to buy?

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