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P475 NVF

1996 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen T4145,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 NVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,652 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,071 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,663 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has light corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,663 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill has light corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 115,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,513 miles

Nearside Front body has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear trye perished on inner side wall

Offside Front body has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2015 106,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front body has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear trye perished on inner side wall

Offside Front body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 98,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,897 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,313 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,313 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P475 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P475 NVF, 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 P475 NVF registered?

P475 NVF is a 1996 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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