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F535 OTA

1989 Volkswagen Multivan

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,176 mi
Last recorded67,176 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Multivan185,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 67,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 67,170 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,353 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance not tested Rear pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe damaged To fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower uj excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To offside rear broken (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft fouling coolant pipes

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,183 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 46,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,378 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,008 miles

brake compensating valve has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,947 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,947 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,782 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,512 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 8,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,641 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 2,641 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pipes have slight corrosion..

power steering (metal) pipes front to rear heavely corroded..

Pass 14 Aug 2006 226,647 miles

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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F535 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Multivan in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 185,450 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 F535 OTA, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F535 OTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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