1998 Volkswagen Multivan 2.5L Diesel · R272 DKY
1998 Volkswagen Multivan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/04/1998. Recorded mileage 399,732 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 399,732 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
R272 DKY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2025
- 399,732 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R272 DKY Odometer History
- 07/04/2014335,190 km
- 06/05/2015341,907 mi
- 29/03/2016348,622 km
- 14/08/2017355,994 km+7,372 km
- 04/08/2018361,121 km+5,127 km
- 12/08/2019368,038 km+6,917 km
- 30/07/2021369,344 km+1,306 km
- 02/08/2021369,344 km
- 03/08/2022372,157 km+2,813 km
- 11/07/2023378,821 mi
- 23/07/2024384,402 mi+5,581 mi
- 22/08/2025399,732 km
Average of roughly 5,674 km per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R272 DKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Multivan (R272 DKY) between April 2014 and August 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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