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V285 FAM

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

166,527 mi
Last recorded166,527 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 166,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 166,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 163,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints have play in them ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 163,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints have play in them ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 161,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 157,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 155,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 155,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 154,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 149,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe on offside of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 145,934 miles

(general note)both front tyres are the block tread type and are worn on the inner shoulders , the nsr rear is perishing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak looks like diff seal ? ()

Fail 9 May 2018 145,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(general note)both front tyres are the block tread type and are worn on the inner shoulders , the nsr rear is perishing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak looks like diff seal ? ()

Pass 15 May 2017 142,821 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 142,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 139,108 miles

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 18 May 2016 139,108 miles

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

Slight play inner rack joints

Pass 11 May 2015 137,754 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 137,754 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 134,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 129,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 129,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 126,210 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 126,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 121,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,818 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,396 miles

slight play in track rod end

Fail 24 Apr 2008 98,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in track rod end

Pass 4 May 2007 91,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wiper blades split

o/s door mirror casing cracked

Pass 9 May 2006 83,674 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 83,674 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside 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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V285 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 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 V285 FAM, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V285 FAM registered?

V285 FAM is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V285 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 FAM shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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