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X885 HBY

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,581 mi
Last recorded236,581 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 236,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 230,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre but but not in excess deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre x2

Pass 28 Mar 2015 215,470 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 200,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 200,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 187,572 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Feb 2013 187,571 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Feb 2013 187,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 176,054 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 176,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 160,665 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 160,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 159,650 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 142,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,901 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,938 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 121,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 106,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 93,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,760 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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X885 HBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X885 HBY, 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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X885 HBY is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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