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R956 DNP

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 DNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 144,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 144,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 142,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 140,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 140,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 138,830 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes. nsr tyre on 2.5mm. wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

dampness around fuel pump. signs of coolant base of engine. heavy corrosion nsf cross member. corrosion on sills.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 246,118 miles

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

steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 242,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 242,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer not working but driver side providing enough water to clear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre seat belt has lap and roller belt only lap belt works

Pass 18 Mar 2017 237,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 232,990 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 232,963 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 229,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 229,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 226,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 22,666 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 224,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 221,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 221,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 215,176 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight movement both tie-rod ends

Pass 8 Mar 2010 210,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight wear both tie-rod ends

Pass 16 Mar 2009 206,269 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise,blue smoke

heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2009 206,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise,blue smoke

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 203,094 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 201,436 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 188,913 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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R956 DNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R956 DNP, 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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R956 DNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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