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K321 AVA

1998 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,998 mi
Last recorded203,998 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Multivan166,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 AVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 203,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 202,594 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2023 200,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 199,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 198,107 miles

offside rear inner sill area slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 197,305 miles

Please note: Rear brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 196,584 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sill areas corroded/holed not within prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear floor and inner arch areas corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Fail 4 Sep 2019 196,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner and outer sill areas corroded/holed not within prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear floor and inner arch areas corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Nov 2016 190,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 187,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 187,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 183,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 179,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs have excessive surface rust due to standing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 179,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs have excessive surface rust due to standing

Pass 25 May 2011 175,729 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 175,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 170,309 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 170,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 165,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 159,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 159,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 151,693 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 151,693 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 138,708 miles

Both front brake back plates starting to corrode

Both front shocker lower bushes starting to perish

Both wiper blades split at ends

Nearside 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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K321 AVA is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 166,042 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 K321 AVA, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K321 AVA registered?

K321 AVA is a 1998 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is K321 AVA safe to buy?

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