1998 Volkswagen Multivan 2.5L Diesel · R356 BLS
1998 Volkswagen Multivan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 164,797 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R356 BLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2023
- 164,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R356 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Multivan (R356 BLS) between March 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R356 BLS Mileage History
- 16/03/2022148,499 mi
- 07/11/2022151,566 mi+3,067 mi
- 07/11/2022151,566 mi
- 12/12/2023164,695 mi+13,129 mi
- 19/12/2023164,797 mi+102 mi
Average of roughly 9,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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