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P495 XRH

1996 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

378,179 mi
Last recorded378,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Multivan202,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 XRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 378,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 365,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 365,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 348,130 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 348,130 miles

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

front lower crossmember corroded

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 347,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front lower crossmember excessively corroded

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 18 Oct 2019 333,452 miles

both front fog lamp lenses broken

both outer sills corroded

both rear caliper hoses dented

both rear coil springs corroded

center h/brake cable minor fraying

corrosion on all brake pipes going to / from load valve

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by tank joint

front cross member badly corroded

general oil leaks

heavy corrosion on front discs

minor play in o/s rack arm inner bush

minor smoke on acceleration

n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished

o/s/f outer arch corroded

oil and coolant temp lamps on

oil level low

power steering pipes corroded

small cracks in rubber servo pipe

tow bar badly corroded but all fixings sound

Fail 18 Oct 2019 333,452 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized /worn (1.1.17 (a))

both front fog lamp lenses broken

both outer sills corroded

both rear caliper hoses dented

both rear coil springs corroded

center h/brake cable minor fraying

corrosion on all brake pipes going to / from load valve

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by tank joint

front cross member badly corroded

general oil leaks

heavy corrosion on front discs

minor play in o/s rack arm inner bush

minor smoke on acceleration

n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished

o/s/f outer arch corroded

oil and coolant temp lamps on

oil level low

power steering pipes corroded

small cracks in rubber servo pipe

tow bar badly corroded but all fixings sound

Pass 25 Jul 2018 311,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 24 Jul 2018 311,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 28 Jul 2017 283,284 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 283,233 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 x front (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 255,904 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 103W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight intermittent rattle from engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2015 237,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 237,783 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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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P495 XRH is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P495 XRH, 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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P495 XRH is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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