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C469 VEA

1985 Volkswagen Multivan

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

44,590 mi
Last recorded44,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Multivan44,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 44,573 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 44,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,966 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various areas of corrosion but not in prescribed areas ..

Fail 9 Jul 2019 43,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 43,945 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,766 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 41,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,864 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,216 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 36,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers doorstep heavily corroded but not yet loadbearing or structual or excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,489 miles

offside front braking backplate heavily corroded

steering wheel seems slightly loose in mountings to give slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front braking backplate heavily corroded

steering wheel seems slightly loose in mountings to give slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2012 350,101 miles

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

both front tyre's slightly perished

Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyre's slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,139 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 16,280 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear outer c/v gaiter split .o/s rear inner c/v gaiter split.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 2,684 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 2,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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C469 VEA is a 1985 Volkswagen Multivan in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 44,573 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 C469 VEA, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C469 VEA is a 1985 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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