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R5 DVW

2002 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Multivan142,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 101,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 85,499 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,084 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,084 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,775 miles

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

rear brake disc in poor conditon

Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,579 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 49,192 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,646 miles

Both front indecaters fadding

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 29,244 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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R5 DVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 142,392 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 R5 DVW, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R5 DVW registered?

R5 DVW is a 2002 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is R5 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 DVW shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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