Volkswagen Multivan

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 504 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

504

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (73%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Multivan

The Volkswagen Multivan was MOT tested 504 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1992 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 107 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 65%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 228,779 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 177,147 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Multivan is 20 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2459cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

vs average of all models-17% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-20% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Volkswagen Multivan by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	61%	38	177,147 mi
2001	67%	43	212,921 mi
2000	71%	58	177,637 mi
1999	73%	107	168,510 mi
1998	65%	124	205,197 mi
1997	63%	87	180,164 mi
1992	53%	47	228,779 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Multivan

Is the Volkswagen Multivan reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (1992 to 2002), the Volkswagen Multivan averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 504 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.

Which year Volkswagen Multivan has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Volkswagen Multivan has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 65%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.