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N286 HHW

1995 Volkswagen T4

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,644 mi
Last recorded112,644 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen T4154,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 HHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,644 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak ()

offside rear bumper cap missing

vehicle holed outside 30cm of components,osf inner arch

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,611 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak ()

offside rear bumper cap missing

vehicle holed outside 30cm of components,osf inner arch

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,411 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,409 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,145 miles

play in inner steering joints

Fail 30 Mar 2016 99,133 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

play in inner steering joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play at steering wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,429 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 89,429 miles

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers split

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,006 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,006 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,214 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,849 miles

N/S FRONT DOOR CATCH FAULT/HAVE OPREATE CATCH PIN TO SHUT

Fail 7 Aug 2006 70,849 miles

N/S FRONT DOOR CATCH FAULT/HAVE OPREATE CATCH PIN TO SHUT

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

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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N286 HHW is a 1995 Volkswagen T4 in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 N286 HHW, 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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N286 HHW is a 1995 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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