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JFT 176N

1999 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,685 mi
Last recorded21,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Multivan138,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 176N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,077 miles

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

front brake hoses worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 10,150 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 10,344 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body work.

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The battery tray is rusty.

The engine mounts?

The front wheel arches and steps are rusty.

The sills are rusty.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 8,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 6,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,401 miles

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

Centre Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,921 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 3,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 3,049 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2005 2,571 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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JFT 176N is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 138,926 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 JFT 176N, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFT 176N registered?

JFT 176N is a 1999 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is JFT 176N safe to buy?

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