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S146 LCK

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,200 mi
Last recorded212,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 LCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 212,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 209,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 200,373 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 195,188 miles

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

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

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

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 188,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 188,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 176,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 176,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 168,124 miles

Advise chip in windscreen o/s

Advise rear discs

Fail 28 Jul 2010 168,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advise chip in windscreen o/s

Advise rear discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 156,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 56,570 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 150,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 150,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 135,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 127,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 122,331 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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S146 LCK is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S146 LCK, 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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S146 LCK is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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