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H457 NJT

1990 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

394,509 mi
Last recorded394,509 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Multivan228,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 NJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 394,509 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 392,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

rear light lens tinited

Fail 16 Jan 2018 392,565 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

rear light lens tinited

Fail 21 Dec 2016 392,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 388,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 383,286 miles

strong advice *******nearside front tyre edge wearing out and close to legal limit

Fail 4 Dec 2014 383,286 miles

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

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

strong advice *******nearside front tyre edge wearing out and close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2013 375,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 374,708 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 374,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 367,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 367,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 360,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 346,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 346,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 335,539 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 335,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 325,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2007 325,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2006 306,051 miles

Nearside 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)

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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H457 NJT is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H457 NJT, 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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H457 NJT is a 1990 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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