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J70 JJJ

1996 Volkswagen T4

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,168 mi
Last recorded192,168 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen T4145,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 192,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 191,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 190,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Oct 2013 185,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

engine oil leaks various

Fail 17 Oct 2013 185,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

engine oil leaks various

front brake discs corroded

interia mirror loose

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 177,870 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 169,673 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2010 169,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 150,726 miles

rack & pinion worn ?

Fail 17 Oct 2009 150,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rack & pinion worn ?

Pass 13 Aug 2008 134,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 134,432 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 124,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,983 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 102,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J70 JJJ is a 1996 Volkswagen T4 in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 145,850 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 J70 JJJ, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J70 JJJ registered?

J70 JJJ is a 1996 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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