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SEA 6L

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 6L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe-tail pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre-tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2023 442,172 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 442,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 429,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 429,135 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 421,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 404,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 376,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 352,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 321,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 276,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 238,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 218,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SEA 6L is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SEA 6L, 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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SEA 6L is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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