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P25 VRF

1997 Volkswagen T4

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 VRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 163,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 159,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 155,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 151,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 148,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,310 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 146,093 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

service brake reading at minimum.

Fail 11 May 2018 146,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 159,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 159,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 150,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 146,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

secondary rear lights have a slight bad earth

Fail 16 Oct 2014 146,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

secondary rear lights have a slight bad earth

Pass 28 Sep 2013 140,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 12,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 105,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 97,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006
Pass 15 May 2006 84,978 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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P25 VRF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 151,400 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 P25 VRF, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P25 VRF registered?

P25 VRF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P25 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 VRF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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