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P946 HTV

1997 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,032 mi
Last recorded81,032 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen T4151,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,032 miles

Nearside Front front inner arch/ out rigger body support heavily corroded

Offside Front front inner arch/ out rigger body support heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes starting to break up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded Slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak From Around Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded Slightly

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak From Around Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,846 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,271 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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P946 HTV is a 1997 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P946 HTV, 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 P946 HTV registered?

P946 HTV is a 1997 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P946 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 HTV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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