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R763 NVO

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,599 mi
Last recorded71,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 NVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 71,599 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 71,599 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,167 miles

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

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

all underside covered in wax-oil

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on caliper - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,085 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyre starting to perish - both sides

Offside Front back of cab / step area corroded - outside any prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,069 miles

Braking system leaking dripping of base of gearbox (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper corroded - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyre starting to perish - both sides

Offside Front back of cab / step area corroded - outside any prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 63,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,165 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 56,727 miles

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

slight play in osf rack joint

Pass 14 May 2013 56,727 miles

slight play in osf rack joint

Pass 3 May 2012 54,547 miles

most brake pipes coverd in underseal not alloowing full inspection

small chips in windscreen

very slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 13 May 2011 51,037 miles

all brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

all exhaust system rusty

handbrake cables slightly rusty

rear tyres lightly cracked

small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,610 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rusty

handbrake cables slightly rusty

rear discs slightly poor

rear tyres cracked

slight rear brake judder

some brake pipes slightly corroded others coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,319 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,712 miles

side walls on all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R763 NVO is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R763 NVO, 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 R763 NVO registered?

R763 NVO is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R763 NVO safe to buy?

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