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J4 VWT

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 132,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 132,132 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 127,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear service brake only made minimum effort

Fail 21 Nov 2022 124,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear service brake only made minimum effort

Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 109,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 109,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 104,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 99,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,171 miles

silencer system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,988 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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J4 VWT is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 VWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J4 VWT registered?

J4 VWT is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J4 VWT safe to buy?

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