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M279 BUF

1995 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,072 mi
Last recorded150,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen T4154,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 BUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 150,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexi brake hoses are age cracking

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Feb 2017 150,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2016 142,278 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill panel,needs attention soon

Play in front inner steering rack joints

both front anti roll bar linkages are slightly worn

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2016 142,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill panel,needs attention soon

Play in front inner steering rack joints

both front anti roll bar linkages are slightly worn

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

power steering belt loose

Pass 2 Mar 2015 137,836 miles

N/S/F inner door sill is corroded.

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

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

O/S/F inner and outer door sills are corroded.

O/S/R brake is binding.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 137,470 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 137,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 135,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 131,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,796 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 120,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 116,179 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 115,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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M279 BUF is a 1995 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M279 BUF, 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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M279 BUF is a 1995 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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