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F931 ENV

1988 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Multivan108,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF931 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 78,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2019 78,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,509 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar nearside and offside outer link lower bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension arms forward bushes cracking and small splits (2.4.G.2)

all road wheels on vehicle corroded

engine underbody shield excessive corrosion been repaired with straps

exhaust rear silencer slightly insecure at offside mounting area

exhaust system heavy corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

nearside rear and offside rear drive shafts corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

slight oil leak from engine area

slight smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revs increased

vehicle outer body panels slight corrosion in places

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from T junction to nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front under body wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar nearside and offside outer link lower bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front suspension arms forward bushes cracking and small splits (2.4.G.2)

engine underbody shield excessive corrosion been repaired with straps

exhaust rear silencer slightly insecure at offside mounting area

exhaust system heavy corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

nearside rear and offside rear drive shafts corroded

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

slight oil leak from engine area

slight smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revs increased

vehicle outer body panels slight corrosion in places

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer assembly insecure slightly at offside bracket area

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revved

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer assembly insecure slightly at offside bracket area

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revved

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revved

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,033 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight smoke emitted from exhaust when engine revved

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,937 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

O/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 264,808 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 264,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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F931 ENV is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 108,487 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 F931 ENV, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F931 ENV is a 1988 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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