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S172 BNV

1998 Volkswagen T4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

224,984 mi
Last recorded224,984 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen T4197,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 224,984 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 218,565 miles

all tyre treads wearing low

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

Pass 19 Oct 2022 215,163 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2021 210,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 200,835 miles

front bumper loose

front wings corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 196,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slightly worn

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 196,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slightly worn

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 186,271 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 177,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 170,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 161,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 152,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 142,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 131,083 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,969 miles

Exaust blowing in varios places

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,969 miles

Exaust blowing in varios places

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,122 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 111,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 105,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,908 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 99,870 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 99,870 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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S172 BNV is a 1998 Volkswagen T4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 197,933 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 S172 BNV, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S172 BNV is a 1998 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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