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Y351 HHG

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

548,551 mi
Last recorded548,551 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 HHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 548,551 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and chassis holed in non perscribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to all the underside of vehicle and componants

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner wheel arches corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to shocker mounting corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valances corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 598,551 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipes missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and chassis holed in non perscribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to all the underside of vehicle and componants

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner wheel arches corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis next to shocker mounting corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valances corroded in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 599,163 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis nonprescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed but just out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis /inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tailpie corroded and one missing

Pass 22 Mar 2024 539,050 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers/chassis in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tailpipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 539,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers/chassis in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill in non prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tailpipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 542,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill cororded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 515,482 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 515,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 507,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak minor

Fail 26 Mar 2021 507,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

oil leak minor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 500,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 493,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 469,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 469,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plusd slit in the side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 446,055 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 446,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 423,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 423,200 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 401,607 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

both rear tyres cracking recommend replacment

Fail 23 Mar 2015 401,607 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

both rear tyres cracking recommend replacment

Pass 12 Mar 2014 377,651 miles

N/S/F slight play in steerin rack

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 377,651 miles

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)

N/S/F slight play in steerin rack

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 12 Mar 2013 351,127 miles

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

O/S/F trackrod end rubber slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 312,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 312,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 275,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 275,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 234,845 miles

N/S/R disc slightly pitted

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/F tyre low

Fail 17 Mar 2010 234,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/R disc slightly pitted

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/F tyre low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 211,144 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 209,652 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 177,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 177,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 140,093 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 139,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bracket broke n/s/f suspension sensor

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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Y351 HHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y351 HHG, 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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Y351 HHG is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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