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137,489 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
All four tyre valves perishing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All four tyre valves perishing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Noise heard from drive belt area
O/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit and starting to perish
Slight play in o/s/f tie rod
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Noise heard from drive belt area
O/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit and starting to perish
Slight play in o/s/f tie rod
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Both front tyres worn outer edge
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre, damage to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
The power steering fluid level is low .
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
The power steering fluid level is low .
How Reliable is the Volkswagen T4?
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M179 SHG is a 1995 Volkswagen T4 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 154,122 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 M179 SHG, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M179 SHG is a 1995 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is M179 SHG safe to buy?
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