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V557 KMY

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

160,068 mi
Last recorded160,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 KMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 160,068 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

heat shield insecure center section

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper support bracket broken

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,802 miles

nearside rear wiper blade rubber split

offside rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2018 147,801 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wiper blade rubber split

offside rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 21 Sep 2017 143,137 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 143,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,558 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2015 134,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 134,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 130,427 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 125,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 114,232 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 114,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 109,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 109,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,390 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V557 KMY is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 V557 KMY, 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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V557 KMY is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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