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N216 DVS

1995 Volkswagen T4

Green Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

235,947 mi
Last recorded235,947 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen T4154,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 DVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 235,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 232,270 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 228,354 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advice to repair soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded advice to repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded advice to repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advice to repair soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded advice to repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 223,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 218,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 214,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Apr 2019 213,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 205,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 203,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 200,401 miles

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

Front brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Offside Front brake disc back plate worn.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 200,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Offside Front brake disc back plate worn.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 197,654 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit plus deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 194,671 miles

all four outer wheel arches corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes rusty

offside rear inner cv gaiter split and nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

play in both front anti roll bar drop links close to excessive

Fail 10 Oct 2014 194,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four outer wheel arches corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes rusty

offside rear inner cv gaiter split and nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

play in both front anti roll bar drop links close to excessive

Pass 13 Sep 2013 188,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 183,330 miles

off side rear inner and outer c.v.boots split

rear coil springs rusting badly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 176,482 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 176,450 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 160,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 152,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 152,420 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 147,481 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 141,529 miles

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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N216 DVS is a 1995 Volkswagen T4 in Green with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N216 DVS, 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 N216 DVS registered?

N216 DVS is a 1995 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 12 December 1995.

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