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R844 UWF

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 UWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Corroded and holed in wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corroded and holed in wheel arch

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 118,912 miles

Vehicle under carriage showing surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,198 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,320 miles

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

rusty under carriage

Fail 21 Jun 2022 117,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty under carriage

Pass 18 May 2021 115,744 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,702 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,124 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,847 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,888 miles

offside drum steering rack end has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2012 88,884 miles

Nearside Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside drum steering rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,430 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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R844 UWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R844 UWF, 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 R844 UWF registered?

R844 UWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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