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R765 VJA

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 141,505 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,346 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack ends both sides ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill under the door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/&o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,658 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 129,653 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and under sliding door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 125,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both n.s and o.s d bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake and clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c/v boots n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 121,533 miles

Side wall poor n/s rear tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 121,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty Stalk stuck on main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Side wall poor n/s rear tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 117,435 miles

Outer side wall n/s rear tyre poor

Fail 17 May 2016 117,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal Suspect power steering pump. Sevear oil leak (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Outer side wall n/s rear tyre poor

Pass 22 May 2015 112,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 112,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,087 miles

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

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

metal brake pipe to o/s rear flexy burder line condition

suspect o/s rear tyre across tred poor

Pass 17 May 2012 97,900 miles

movement in both outer anti roll bar link bushes

suspect indecator stalk going faulty

Pass 25 May 2011 93,585 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on side walls

slight movement in front roll bar D bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,060 miles

slight movement in front anty roll bar D bushes and links .

Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,060 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

heat sheild on exhaust lose .

rear pads wearing low .

slight movement in front anty roll bar D bushes and links .

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,573 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 75,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,166 miles

Coolant leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R765 VJA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R765 VJA, 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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R765 VJA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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