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N786 YPY

1996 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,955 mi
Last recorded151,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen T4145,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 YPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 151,955 miles

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

general under body corrosion

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2024 151,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

nearside front seat belt buckle casing missing

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 150,368 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 146,916 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 146,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 141,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2021 141,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2020 137,309 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 137,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,938 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,642 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end finish section (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 117,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 111,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,168 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake cables ar poor

no n/s rear seat belt fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2011 111,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

hand brake cables ar poor

no n/s rear seat belt fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,256 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

offside front tyre perished in tread

powerstering belt noisey on full lock

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 109,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 107,343 miles

bonnet catch is semi seized

brake pipes greased

number plate lamps may be faulty and screws badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 106,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

drivers door mirror has been repaired

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,237 miles

drivers door mirror has been repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2006 103,557 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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N786 YPY is a 1996 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 145,850 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 N786 YPY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N786 YPY registered?

N786 YPY is a 1996 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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