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N245 FKW

1996 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

345,290 mi
Last recorded345,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Multivan202,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 345,290 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 22 Jun 2018 354,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized- low effort (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high LHD type fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high LHD type fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

both rear tyre valves perished

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2017 345,432 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar D bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2016 335,950 miles

beams flattend with tape

Fail 29 Jun 2016 335,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 325,656 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 325,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 313,249 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 313,125 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside rear service brake effort low

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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N245 FKW is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 202,948 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 N245 FKW, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N245 FKW registered?

N245 FKW is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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