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T4 APV

2001 Volkswagen T4

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,746 mi
Last recorded140,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen T4138,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 APV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 140,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,628 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,479 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,439 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,504 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play/movement in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 85,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 79,523 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,332 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,144 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,694 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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T4 APV is a 2001 Volkswagen T4 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen T4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 138,343 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 T4 APV, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T4 APV registered?

T4 APV is a 2001 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is T4 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 APV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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