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S38 UOW

2003 Volkswagen Multivan

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,281 mi
Last recorded46,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Multivan124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 46,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 43,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 41,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

adequate welding repairs to rear exhaust silencer

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,331 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

adequate welding repair to rear exhaust silencer noted

front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing noted

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing noted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 35,331 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adequate welding repair to rear exhaust silencer noted

front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing noted

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing noted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing noted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s-n/s rear tyre side walls showing signs of perrishing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 33,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s-n/s rear tyre side walls showing signs of perrishing

Fail 26 Aug 2014 32,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s-n/s rear tyres showing signs of perrishing outer side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s-n/s rear tyres showing signs of perrishing outer side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,143 miles

advise nsf+osf tyre side wall cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2011 26,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,142 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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S38 UOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 S38 UOW, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S38 UOW is a 2003 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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