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Y852 BLJ

2001 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,287 mi
Last recorded171,287 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Multivan159,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 171,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 168,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 168,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 166,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,170 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2021 165,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,268 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 164,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Body to axle (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 163,340 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear brake discs back plate shields rattle

Surface corrosion to sills, arches various area

Pass 16 Aug 2018 162,147 miles

Rear brake heatshields rattling

corrosion forming to front outer sills , nearside outer sill, windscreen surround, rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Aug 2017 159,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion forming to arches, outer sills etc

wiper blades split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 156,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,275 miles

Braking system leaking ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 140,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 126,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,863 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,479 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 59,564 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y852 BLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y852 BLJ, 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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What year was Y852 BLJ registered?

Y852 BLJ is a 2001 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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