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T180 BUB

1999 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

434,704 mi
Last recorded434,704 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen T4138,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 434,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn play from trumpet (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 428,685 miles

Front Bumper crash pad corroded and holed

Rear Bumper crash pad corroded and holed

Fail 6 Dec 2017 428,574 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Bumper crash pad corroded and holed

Rear Bumper crash pad corroded and holed

Pass 26 Nov 2016 422,833 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded /rear tow ball missing (6.6.6)

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 26 Nov 2016 422,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded /rear tow ball missing (6.6.6)

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Dec 2015 414,686 miles

Front cross member corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 414,672 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front cross member corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 409,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 400,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 397,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 397,598 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 394,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 394,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 385,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 372,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 360,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 360,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 349,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 336,909 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 336,909 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T180 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 138,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T180 BUB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T180 BUB is a 1999 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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