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R8 WGA

2000 Volkswagen T4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen T4138,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 158,218 miles

Central Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember exhaust mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low require repair or adjustment

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step undersill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 147,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner rack joints

slight power steering leak

Fail 14 Jun 2023 138,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake limmiter to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

inner rack joints

slight power steering leak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,322 miles

handbrake lever tight up to o/s seat , but still operable

horn switch located different , but still in reach of driver

Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 121,547 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,523 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2019 121,523 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 119,010 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,049 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parts of chassis and rear crossmember corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Nearside headlamp fitting poor. secure. advised repair.

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately slight twist from pipe repair. (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipe longer than needs to be. (3.6.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both on limit. advised replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in general (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Nearside headlamp fitting poor. secure. advised repair.

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately slight twist from pipe repair. (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipe longer than needs to be. (3.6.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both on limit. advised replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,758 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 79,723 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,532 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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R8 WGA is a 2000 Volkswagen T4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 138,904 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 R8 WGA, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R8 WGA is a 2000 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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