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Y164 MUD

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 MUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,681 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,681 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both , excessively ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,554 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both , excessively ? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,217 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 93,169 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod joint in os steering slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 81,962 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,932 miles

all tyres showing signs of age

Fail 23 Jul 2019 79,932 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres showing signs of age

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,907 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,752 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,941 miles

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

Centre row, centre lap belt buckle slightly damaged.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,852 miles

Front Wipers Worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,852 miles

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

Front Wipers Worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s top ball joint

slight play in n/s trackrod end ball joint

slight play in o/s inner trackrod arm ball joint

slight play in o/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s trackrod end ball joint

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,809 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 30 Jul 2008 44,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,227 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,064 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 29,351 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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Y164 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 Y164 MUD, 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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Y164 MUD is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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