MOT Status
ValidMileage
195,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?
Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S438 YAN is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Yellow with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 S438 YAN, 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 S438 YAN registered?
S438 YAN is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 29 December 1998.
Is S438 YAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S438 YAN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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