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H117 ETN

1991 Volkswagen T4

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,006 mi
Last recorded186,006 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen T4158,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 ETN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 186,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 184,758 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 184,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective DRIVE BELT WORN (2.3.6)

Rear reflector missing BOTH (1.5.1a)

BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATED

DASH BOARD LIGHTS INOP

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 183,510 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 182,884 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 2 Mar 2016 182,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger and crossmember (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 178,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 171,104 miles

Oil leak

n/s front crossmember corroded and holed

o/s rack end play

Fail 20 Feb 2014 171,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front crossmember corroded and holed

o/s rack end play

Pass 22 Feb 2013 167,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner wing corroded not within suspension or brake mounting points

Fail 14 Feb 2013 167,523 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f inner wing corroded not within suspension or brake mounting points

Pass 17 Feb 2012 166,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 166,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 161,668 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,226 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 158,224 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 153,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,391 miles

slight play on steering rack

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?

Based on 2,462 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
4,203
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 49
position lamp(s) not working 46
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H117 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen T4 in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 158,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T4 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H117 ETN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T4 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H117 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 10 June 1991.

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