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S179 BVV

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,722 mi
Last recorded192,722 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 192,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 191,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 187,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 184,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 181,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 178,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 178,552 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 170,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 170,881 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 165,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 158,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 152,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 133,293 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 133,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,494 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 124,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 107,523 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,528 miles

play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,727 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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S179 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S179 BVV, 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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S179 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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