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F79 SYE

1989 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,967 mi
Last recorded203,967 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Multivan185,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 SYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 203,967 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 201,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 201,206 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 201,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 201,206 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 201,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 200,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 199,261 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Aug 2014 199,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Jun 2013 196,812 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 26 Jun 2012 195,184 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind in NSR wheel.

Slight corrosion to brake pipes.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Various suspension bushes deteriating but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 185,601 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 176,810 miles

slight p[lay both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Sep 2007 176,810 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hazard warning lights do not work

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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F79 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F79 SYE, 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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F79 SYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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