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V457 EAN

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

250,354 mi
Last recorded250,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 250,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 240,011 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 240,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 232,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 232,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 223,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2022 211,039 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 210,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 207,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 199,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 186,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 186,368 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)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 173,651 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 161,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 147,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,409 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,163 miles

exhaust badly corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2013 136,163 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust badly corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2012 129,817 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 121,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 114,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,675 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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V457 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 V457 EAN, 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 V457 EAN registered?

V457 EAN is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V457 EAN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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