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R422 HAP

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,619 mi
Last recorded231,619 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 HAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 231,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 231,103 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 231,078 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerwing x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

x 1 mounting bolt loose

Pass 14 Mar 2019 229,315 miles

corrosion to n/s/ f and o/s/ f lower box sections

Pass 28 Mar 2018 225,498 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 225,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 220,861 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2017 220,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 217,324 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 217,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 213,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 209,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 203,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 198,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 194,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 190,947 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 190,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 186,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 180,381 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 180,309 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 176,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 167,615 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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R422 HAP is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R422 HAP, 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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R422 HAP is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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