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6552GHY

1996 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296,607 mi
Last recorded296,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Multivan202,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6552GHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 296,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheel arches and n/s outer sill have some light corrosion

both sides rear brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2011 296,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all wheel arches and n/s outer sill have some light corrosion

both sides rear brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 296,606 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 296,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s/r seatbelt is slow to retract

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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6552GHY is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 202,948 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 6552GHY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6552GHY registered?

6552GHY is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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