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R810 TBA

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,890 mi
Last recorded188,890 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 TBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 188,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 185,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis beginning to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 185,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis beginning to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 185,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 184,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing uneven

vehicle body showing corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2021 184,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing uneven

vehicle body showing corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 183,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 183,132 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 183,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose rack joint worn . drum stick (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 181,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 180,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight ply in steering rack end (drum stick)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 178,230 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front silencer has corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 172,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 166,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear cv boots slight damage.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 166,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear cv boots slight damage.

front suspension cluncks when brakes are applied.n/s

Pass 30 Jul 2013 162,358 miles

light surface corrosion to o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r brake discs

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 162,358 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light surface corrosion to o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r brake discs

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 161,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2012 161,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 158,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 155,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,317 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/front tyre on 1,6mm tread depth

steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2006 154,078 miles

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

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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R810 TBA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R810 TBA, 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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R810 TBA is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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