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SW52 PHY

2002 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,094 mi
Last recorded130,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Multivan142,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 130,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 129,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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SW52 PHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 142,392 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 SW52 PHY, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of SW52 PHY?

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What year was SW52 PHY registered?

SW52 PHY is a 2002 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SW52 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 PHY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW52 PHY have outstanding finance?

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