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L890 SEC

1993 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

436,956 mi
Last recorded436,956 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 SEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 436,956 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not fixed to anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 432,384 miles

Front Both headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 432,374 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to centre pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to centre pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 428,679 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non Standard Rear Suspension Components Fitted

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 428,659 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Non Standard Rear Suspension Components Fitted

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 420,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non Standard Rear Suspension Components Fitted

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

headlamp beam deflectors/levelers fitted at time of test

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Fail 20 Oct 2021 420,331 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non Standard Rear Suspension Components Fitted

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

headlamp beam deflectors/levelers fitted at time of test

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Pass 30 Oct 2020 410,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Rear Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted

headlamp beam deflectors/levelers fitted at the time of test

temporary repair made to exhaust

Fail 29 Oct 2020 410,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Rear Non Standard Suspension Components Fitted

headlamp beam deflectors/levelers fitted at the time of test

temporary repair made to exhaust

Pass 2 May 2019 400,637 miles

headlamp deflectors/beam levelers fitted at the time of test

vehicle has no suspension on the front,torsion arms have been de-adjusted.Top suspension arms are resting solely on the rubber bump stops

Fail 18 Apr 2019 400,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp deflectors/beam levelers fitted at the time of test

vehicle has no suspension on the front,torsion arms have been de-adjusted.Top suspension arms are resting solely on the rubber bump stops

Pass 25 Apr 2018 394,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 374,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 374,182 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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L890 SEC is a 1993 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L890 SEC, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L890 SEC is a 1993 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 30 December 1993.

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