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M179 SHG

1995 Volkswagen T4

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen T4154,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 137,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 137,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 134,535 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,834 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,489 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,489 miles

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 ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,315 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,544 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 110,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,221 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,822 miles

All four tyre valves perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,264 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 92,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,271 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The power steering fluid level is low .

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,271 miles

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?

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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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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What year was M179 SHG registered?

M179 SHG is a 1995 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M179 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M179 SHG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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