Volkswagen Multivan
Registered from 1997 to 2023.
About this model
The Volkswagen Multivan (T7) is the seventh generation of the Volkswagen large van series. The Multivan is a large MPV that is based upon on the front-wheel drive MQB Evo platform, which categorises vehicles such as the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Caddy. The Multivan offers a range of petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models. The T7 Multivan went on sale in Europe in 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Multivan (T7), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1999 2.5 diesel. 13 of 43 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 54% | 7 |
| Suspension | 54% | 7 |
| Brakes | 23% | 3 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 23% | 3 |
| Lights and electrics | 23% | 3 |
| Tyres and wheels | 8% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 54% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Brakes — 23% of its failures
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Exhaust and emissions — 23% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Tyres and wheels — 8% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 23% of its failures
- Body and structure — 54% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded