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S432 DGJ

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,317 mi
Last recorded161,317 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 DGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 161,317 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 161,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 152,229 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 152,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,238 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,322 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 118,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,567 miles

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,235 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,430 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 105,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,367 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 90,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,078 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2006 79,078 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S432 DGJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S432 DGJ, 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 S432 DGJ registered?

S432 DGJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S432 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S432 DGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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