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XIA 196

1984 Volkswagen T4

Beige Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

997 mi
Last recorded997 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIA 196
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT4
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 997 miles

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

slight play in both front wheelbearing

Fail 24 Apr 2026 986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2026 913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,484 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 83,132 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 83,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2016 82,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 81,486 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 May 2014 81,486 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 80,787 miles

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

n/s/f,n/s/r/tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,489 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cracked

Fail 22 May 2012 80,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 79,276 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,067 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,952 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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XIA 196 is a 1984 Volkswagen T4 in Beige with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XIA 196, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen T4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XIA 196 is a 1984 Volkswagen T4, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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