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R690 SNN

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,791 mi
Last recorded163,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 SNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 163,791 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 157,527 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,380 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

N/s & o/s inner sill holed & corroded not in a prescribed area

N/s & o/s outer sill holed & corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

N/s & o/s inner sill holed & corroded not in a prescribed area

N/s & o/s outer sill holed & corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 113,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 113,701 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 110,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,320 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 105,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,699 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 70,447 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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R690 SNN is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R690 SNN, 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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What year was R690 SNN registered?

R690 SNN is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R690 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 SNN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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