Volkswagen Multivan
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 504 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
65%
Total Tests
504
Best Year
1999 (73%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?
Volkswagen Multivan by Year
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About the Volkswagen Multivan
The Volkswagen Multivan has been tested 504 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (1992 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 107 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 53%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
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.
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