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D16 VWB

1990 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

348,540 mi
Last recorded348,540 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Multivan228,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 348,540 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 337,949 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 326,929 miles

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

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

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

access panel door difficult to open fromm outside

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 326,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

access panel door difficult to open fromm outside

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 315,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 315,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 303,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

headlights taped to alter beam image

n/s mirror glass poor condition

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 303,066 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

headlights taped to alter beam image

n/s mirror glass poor condition

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2011 291,009 miles

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

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

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

handbrake bracket gently touching fuel line when operated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 278,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 275,073 miles

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

all P.A.S. pipes corroded

continental headlights fitted with converters

exhaust system in poor condition

offside rear seat belt catch damaged, but secures ok

Fail 17 Jul 2009 275,073 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

all P.A.S. pipes corroded

offside rear seat belt catch damaged, but secures ok

Pass 17 Jul 2008 270,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

head lamp deflectors fitted

n/s step starting to rust

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 270,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

head lamp deflectors fitted

n/s step starting to rust

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2007 263,674 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 263,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s step starting to rust

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills

Pass 17 Aug 2006 255,003 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 254,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D16 VWB is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 228,024 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 D16 VWB, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D16 VWB is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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