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515 MRH

1988 Volkswagen Multivan

White Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

272,946 mi
Last recorded272,946 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Multivan108,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 MRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 272,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 271,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 267,429 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front brake very slightly tight / Pads 50% worn

Slight corrosion offside step section

Fail 17 Jul 2023 267,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake very slightly tight / Pads 50% worn

Slight corrosion offside step section

Pass 14 Jul 2022 261,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 258,064 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 258,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 256,393 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 236,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2019 255,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 254,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 253,440 miles

advise slite corrosion through out the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2016 251,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 250,329 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 244,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 237,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion through out the under side

Pass 2 Jul 2012 227,048 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 218,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 218,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2010 21,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 21,084 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 199,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 188,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 176,877 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 176,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 158,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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515 MRH is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 108,487 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 515 MRH, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 515 MRH registered?

515 MRH is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is 515 MRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 515 MRH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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