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S438 YAN

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Yellow Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,000 mi
Last recorded195,000 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 YAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 195,000 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 192,321 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 189,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 186,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 185,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 185,474 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 183,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 181,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 175,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 168,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 166,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 160,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,378 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 146,076 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 139,603 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 139,603 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 134,144 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 129,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 129,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 122,294 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 122,294 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 111,006 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 111,006 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 97,506 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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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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