MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,722 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zones A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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
play in o/s and n/s steering rack inner joints
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?
Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was S179 BVV registered?
S179 BVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S179 BVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S179 BVV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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