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JTR 278D

2007 Volkswagen Multivan

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Multivan103,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 278D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 95,204 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake modification unsafe brake servo push rod clevis pin missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance only just met requirements

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

advanced handbrake lever travel / advise adjustment or repair

both front brake hoses held with cable ties

offside front inner valance / outer step and offside rear quarter holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

washers / wipers not tested due to nearside window missing and offside window open

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,363 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front jacking point holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front jacking point holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears / before hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front jacking point holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

windscreen up at time of test / unable to check washers and wipers

Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,936 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears / before hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front jacking point holed and corroded / not within load bearing point

windscreen up at time of test / unable to check washers and wipers

Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen not fitted time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen not fitted time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,682 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 92,679 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,633 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

wrong rear axle fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,516 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,516 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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JTR 278D is a 2007 Volkswagen Multivan in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 103,918 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 JTR 278D, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JTR 278D is a 2007 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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