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Y333 HGW

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,949 mi
Last recorded196,949 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 HGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 196,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 194,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 191,034 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 186,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 182,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 178,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 172,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 165,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 160,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,834 miles

Slight free play in steering inner joints

Fail 18 Apr 2016 153,834 miles

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

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

Slight free play in steering inner joints

Fail 5 May 2015 143,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 143,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 133,969 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 15 May 2014 133,969 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,344 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 108,274 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 108,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 95,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,469 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,745 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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Y333 HGW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 Y333 HGW, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y333 HGW registered?

Y333 HGW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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