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R632 NRU

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,190 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,137 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 108,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 107,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,008 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,254 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,180 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,874 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre (sidewall) cracking change soon

Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 78,982 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 78,160 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s door mirror poor

Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,160 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s door mirror poor

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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R632 NRU is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R632 NRU, 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 R632 NRU registered?

R632 NRU is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R632 NRU safe to buy?

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