Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A
From 1,022 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Multivan Life Phev S-As fare better: 2024 models pass at 86.8% vs 92.7% for 2023.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86.8% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2023 | 92.7% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Multivan Life Phev S-As tested had between 12,453 and 21,621 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,833 median miles, the Multivan Life Phev S-A has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,022 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A is an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A is 16,833 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,453 and 21,621 miles.
Buying a used Multivan Life Phev S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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