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J160 YDT

1991 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,583 mi
Last recorded167,583 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen T4158,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 YDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 167,583 miles

Front cross member corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

OSR + NSR body corners corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corner corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear brake efforts low

fuel filter area corroding

power steering pump noisy when on full lock

Fail 24 Oct 2025 167,583 miles

Front cross member corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

OSR + NSR body corners corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corner corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake efforts low

fuel filter area corroding

power steering pump noisy when on full lock

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released wiring problem (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 167,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel filter mounting area corroded through

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSR + NSR body corners corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded through not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front body corner heavily corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump noisy when on full lock

Rear brake efforts low 100kgf on NSR and OSR

Pass 9 Apr 2024 165,692 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 164,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 156,418 miles

general build of corosion (strong advise)

Fail 23 Feb 2022 156,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

general build of corosion (strong advise)

Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 149,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 145,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 108,489 miles

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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J160 YDT is a 1991 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J160 YDT, 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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J160 YDT is a 1991 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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