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SP51 CVY

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,660 mi
Last recorded194,660 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 194,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 194,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 194,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 193,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Sill slightly corroded/damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 193,880 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Sill slightly corroded/damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 193,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sill corroded/minor damage

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 193,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sill corroded/minor damage

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 193,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering rack-ends

Pass 25 Aug 2015 193,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 193,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 191,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

Recommend rear brake regulator valve be adjusted readings low

Fail 19 Aug 2014 191,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside inner rack joint has slight play

Recommend rear brake regulator valve be adjusted readings low

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 189,643 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 189,643 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 187,296 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 187,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 187,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2011

? knock frpont suspension

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wear front and rear discs

wear steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 181,495 miles

? knock frpont suspension

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wear front and rear discs

wear steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2011 181,495 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

? knock frpont suspension

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

wear front and rear discs

wear steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2009 171,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wnndscreen has small crack in o/s not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Nov 2008 137,125 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s /r tyre low 3mm

n/s/f tyre small damage to side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 55,621 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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SP51 CVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 159,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP51 CVY, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SP51 CVY is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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