2024 Volkswagen Multivan — MOT failures & pass rate
658 MOT tests on the 2024 Volkswagen Multivan are in this dataset, and 98.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (5.6% fail rate), the 2024 Multivan comes out 3.8pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 4.6% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of tyres, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 47 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 30 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.4% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 2 | Washers | 8 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 44 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.1% | 7 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.6% | 4 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 381 | 1.6% |
| 30-60k | 246 | 2.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 170 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 488 | 2.1% |
What to check before buying a 2024 Multivan
On a 2024 Multivan, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2024 Volkswagen Multivans pass their MOT?
98.2% of the 658 2024 Volkswagen Multivan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 1.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2024 Volkswagen Multivan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by tyres (1.4%).
Does the 2024 Multivan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.6% in the 0-30k band to 2.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 658 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.