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R929 TFC

1997 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Multivan160,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 TFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,773 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 70,303 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 70,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear missing (3.3 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 70,252 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both running length of NS of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear-most section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside-outer sill & internal sill panelling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear-most section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion (holed) to non-support member

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Corrosion (holed) to rear of wheel arch

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member very rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 65,930 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member very rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 58,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light cluster damaged showing white light. (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal score mark (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,667 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side front washer jet weak

slight binding off side rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 145,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 145,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 140,617 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 140,616 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 134,542 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 134,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 127,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 122,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 114,629 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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R929 TFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R929 TFC, 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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R929 TFC is a 1997 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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