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P790 MLD

1996 Volkswagen Multivan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Multivan202,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 MLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 139,285 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 139,282 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 139,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019
Pass 30 Jan 2018 139,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 143,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 142,786 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 139,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2013 137,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 133,773 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 133,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,459 miles

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

offside rear coil spring needs attention

Pass 17 Sep 2009 131,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 131,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 128,957 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 128,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P790 MLD is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 P790 MLD, 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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P790 MLD is a 1996 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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