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P846 HCF

1997 Volkswagen T4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

225,453 mi
Last recorded225,453 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 HCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 225,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 225,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Outer Nearside centre corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 224,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 223,423 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 223,423 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 222,846 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 156,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 155,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 154,222 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,696 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 151,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 148,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,876 miles

slight blow on front pipe. slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 133,800 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2014 133,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner wings holed-non prescribed area

n/s inner sill holed-non prescribed area

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,382 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 123,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 121,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,181 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 112,885 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,371 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

BATTERY INSECURE

BOLT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

HANDBRAKE RODS CORRODED

Fail 9 Aug 2008 103,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BOLT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

HANDBRAKE RODS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Pass 16 May 2006 101,144 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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P846 HCF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P846 HCF, 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.

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P846 HCF is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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